Tag: Sun
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The Sun: Our Fiery Neighbor and the Quest to Peek Inside Its Blazing Secrets
Hello, space enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, we’re going to talk about the Sun, our very own celestial furnace that’s been keeping us warm for, well, forever. If you’re a fan of science fiction like Larry Niven’s “The Mote in God’s Eye,” where spaceships casually dip into the atmospheres of suns, you might wonder how…
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The Carrington Event: A Glimpse into a Solar Storm’s Impact on Earth
The Carrington Event, which occurred in 1859, is the most powerful solar storm ever recorded. Named after Richard Carrington, the British astronomer who first observed it, this event had profound effects on Earth’s atmosphere and technological systems. Let’s delve into its impact on our planet. Flares vs. CMEs The lead time between a solar flare…