False-colour Skylab image of a solar prominence

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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. The disc of the Sun (left) was recorded at the 30.4 nanometre wavelength of radiation from helium atoms stripped of 1 electron. These atoms occur in the lower atmosphere, so the disc shows the clumpy distrib- ution of helium gas just above the Suns visible surface - along with the prominence projecting half a million km (almost 50 Earth-diameters) at top. The " ghost" images to left & right of the full disc were recorded at nearby ultraviolet wavelengths & show radiation from other atoms in the solar atmosphere. (More details on request). This picture is Fig. 2.1 in THE NEW ASTRONOMY & is described more fully on page 15 of that book

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Cosmology Prominence Solar Solar Prominence False Coloured

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This print showcases a false-colour image of a solar prominence, captured by the Skylab space station in 1973. The left side of the image displays the disc of the Sun, recorded at a wavelength of 30.4 nanometres, revealing helium atoms stripped of one electron in its lower atmosphere. This unique perspective allows us to witness the clumpy distribution of helium gas just above the visible surface of our star. However, what truly steals the spotlight is the enormous solar prominence that extends half a million kilometers into space - nearly 50 times larger than Earth's diameter. To further enhance our understanding, ghost-like images on both sides of the full disc were recorded at nearby ultraviolet wavelengths. These additional images provide insight into radiation emitted from other atoms present in the solar atmosphere. Figuring as Fig. 2.1 in THE NEW ASTRONOMY and described more extensively on page 15 within its pages, this photograph offers an extraordinary glimpse into celestial wonders beyond our planet's boundaries. Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing snapshot capturing not only scientific marvels but also showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel mysteries hidden within our vast universe.

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