coronal mass ejections

April 8 solar eclipse may reveal spectacular solar phenomena

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The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 promises not just a momentary plunge into darkness for those in the path of totality but also a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s grandeur, including potential enormous explosions. This celestial event, taking viewers through seconds to minutes of totality, is the only occasion when gazing directly … Read more

Aditya-L1’s PAPA detects impact of coronal mass ejections on solar wind |

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BENGALURU: The Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload on board Aditya-L1 satellite has successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) on solar wind, including CME events that occurred on Feb 10-11, Isro said on Friday.PAPA has two sensors — Solar Wind Electron Energy Probe (SWEEP) to measure electrons and Solar Wind Ion … Read more