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Title: Space Photos This Week: Sun Spikes, Odd Magnetar, More
Post by: sam on August 26, 2010, 05:23

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A close-up view of the sun's north pole at ultraviolet wavelengths reveals that the solar orb is covered in spicules, relatively small jets of plasma that constantly pop up on the star's surface.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/08/photogalleries/100825-space-pictures-magnetar-sun-spikes-108/?now=2010-08-25-00:01

Title: Re: Space Photos This Week: Sun Spikes, Odd Magnetar, More
Post by: Clive on August 26, 2010, 07:09

I like num 1 because it's not an artist's impression.   :D