coronal mass ejections

How two satellites are mimicking total solar eclipses in space – The Times of India

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This image shows the Sun’s corona captured by the Proba-3 pair of spacecraft in the visible light spectrum, with the hair-like structures revealed using a specialized image processing algorithm (Image credit: AP) A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand…

Nasa makes closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object – Times of India

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Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe on Tuesday approached closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, marking a significant historic milestone.During this flyby, the probe endured scorching temperatures exceeding 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius) as its advanced heat shield withstood the extreme heat.Launched in August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe embarked on a seven-year mission…