The Sun may rise every day, but much of it still remains a mystery. Scientists have studied our star for centuries, yet some parts have never been seen clearly before. That has just changed. The Sun’s south pole has been photographed for the first time in history, giving scientists an entirely new view of how our star behaves and why it sometimes turns stormy.
Historic First Image Of Sun’s South Pole Released:
For the first time ever, scientists have captured clear images of the Sun’s south pole. These historic photographs were taken by a spacecraft called the Solar Orbiter. The images reveal a super-hot, glowing region of the Sun that had never been seen before.
How was this possible?
The Solar Orbiter was launched by the European Space Agency, in collaboration with NASA. Unlike earlier missions, this spacecraft was designed to tilt its orbit. It was angled at 17 degrees from the Sun’s equator, allowing it to look at the Sun from a completely new perspective. Professor Carole Mundell, ESA’s Director of Science, called it a landmark moment, saying this is humanity’s very first look at the Sun’s pole.
By studying these images, scientists hope to better understand the Sun’s cycles, especially how it shifts between calm periods and powerful storms. These changes matter because solar activity can affect satellites, GPS systems, radio signals, and even power grids on Earth. The images are the closest and most detailed photos of the Sun’s poles ever captured, opening a new chapter in solar science.
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