Solar Prominence Collection

Solar prominence, ultraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image. The prominence (top right), is a dense cloud of plasma, or ionised gas

Solar prominences. Creator: NASA
Solar prominences. A prominence is a large, bright, gaseous feature extending outward from the Suns surface, often in a loop shape

Solar system planets and Sun, artwork. The Sun is at right. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system are at upper right, from right: Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth

Illustration of solar prominence above the suns surface

Burning eye, composite image
Burning eye. Composite image of a human eye and an utraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image of the Sun

Artists impression of Ulysses approacing the Sun
Artists impression of the Ulysses spacecraft approaching the Sun. Due for launch by the space shuttle in October 1990, Ulysses will study the Sun & interplanetary medium out of the plane of the Solar

False-colour Skylab image of a solar prominence
False-colour extreme ultraviolet image of the solar disc & a huge solar prominence, recorded by the Skylab space station in 1973

Prominences on the Sun
Solar prominences. Computer artwork of prominen- ces on the surface of the Sun. Prominences are clouds of ionised gas (plasma) which stretch between the Suns chromosphere and corona

Artwork of prominences on the Sun
Solar prominences. Computer artwork of prominen- ces on the surface of the Sun. Prominences are clouds of ionised gas (plasma) which stretch between the Suns chromosphere and corona

Solar activity, artwork

Solar prominences, 20th Century image
Prominences were observed in the 19th century during solar eclipses, This one was photographed in the early 20th century during a total solar eclipse in 1909

Solar prominences, 19th Century artwork
Solar prominences. 19th Century artwork of solar prominences based on observations during a solar eclipse. A prominence is a large, bright feature extending outward from the Suns surface

Total solar eclipse of 1882 and comet. This total solar eclipse took place on 15 May 1882, and was visible from Egypt where observers saw a sungrazing comet (Kreutz Sungrazer)

Solar spectroscopy, 19th century
Solar spectroscopy. Artwork of solar eruptions combined with spectroscopic observations of the Sun. The depictions of the solar eruptions (prominences) and a planet (left, included for scale)

Total solar eclipse at totality
Total solar eclipse. Digitally enhanced composite of 22 images of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. The solar corona (white) has been enhanced, highlighting outlying waves and filaments

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Solar prominences are mesmerizing and captivating phenomena that occur on the surface of the Sun. These magnificent structures, also known as solar prominences, are captured in stunning detail by NASA. In this artwork depicting our solar system planets and the Sun, one can observe these awe-inspiring formations towering above the sun's surface. A composite image reveals a burning eye-like prominence, showcasing its intense energy and power. As Ulysses approaches the Sun, an artist's impression showcases the sheer magnitude of these celestial wonders. A false-color Skylab image provides a unique perspective of a solar prominence, displaying its vibrant hues against the backdrop of space. The intricate artwork further emphasizes their beauty and complexity as they dance across our star's fiery atmosphere. With each brushstroke meticulously crafted to depict these incredible features on the Sun's surface, we gain a deeper appreciation for their significance in understanding solar activity. These artistic renderings serve as reminders of how small we truly are in comparison to such cosmic marvels. Solar prominences remind us that there is so much more to explore beyond our own planet Earth. Through scientific exploration and artistic interpretation, we continue to unravel the mysteries surrounding these captivating phenomena within our vast universe. So let your imagination soar as you gaze upon these breathtaking illustrations capturing various aspects of solar prominences - from their ethereal presence above the sun's surface to their dynamic nature amidst an ever-changing solar landscape.