4k video of the Sun's surface activity

This 4k video allows us a high-definition look at the complexity of activity occurring on the surface our parent star, the Sun. Coronal loops — linking areas of opposite magnetic polarity in the photosphere — enormous solar prominences and sunspots are all to be seen here.

Credit:

NASA/SDO/M.Kornmesser/L.Calcada

About the Video

Id:sun_4k
Release date:2 February 2015, 10:19
Duration:43 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:Sun
Category:Solar System

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