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Title: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: sam on January 29, 2011, 20:02

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The Sun had a fit and popped off two large events at once early today, Jan. 28, 2011. A filament on the left side became unstable and erupted, while an M-1 flare (mid-sized) and a coronal mass ejection on the right blasted into space. Neither event was headed towards Earth. This SDO movie, which is from Jan. 26-28, 2011, shows several other flashes and bursting from the active region on the right as well.

http://www.universetoday.com/82929/double-explosion-on-the-sun-today/

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Rik on January 30, 2011, 10:45

I could do that when I was younger.  :o:

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Simon on January 30, 2011, 11:07

And now?  :)x

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Rik on January 30, 2011, 11:28

I don't eat baked beans anymore.  ;D

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Simon on January 30, 2011, 11:30

:hehe:

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Clive on January 30, 2011, 12:53

Shame the explosions are not directed towards Earth.  We could have seen some nice aurorae. 

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Rik on January 30, 2011, 12:56

It's not often that you hear someone regretting that explosions weren't directed at them. ;D

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Clive on January 30, 2011, 12:58

And it's almost moonless at the moment! 

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Rik on January 30, 2011, 12:59

It's a bit chilly for mooning, Clive.  :devil:

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Clive on January 30, 2011, 16:00

 ;D

Title: Re: Double Explosions on the Sun Today
Post by: Simon on January 30, 2011, 21:56

:bartmoon: