Hinode's High-Resolution View of the Sun

  • Released Thursday, March 22, 2007
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A new sunspot collided with an existing sunspot which built up a highly sheared magnetic configuration. This resulted in a solar flare on December 13, 2006.

A close-up view of the sunspot of December 13, 2006 as seen by SOHO/MDI.  Solar granulation is visible around the spots.

A close-up view of the sunspot of December 13, 2006 as seen by SOHO/MDI. Solar granulation is visible around the spots.

Another view of the flare in the optical band, a brighter 'thread' near the lower edge of the upper spot and a bright knot near the center of the lower spot.

Another view of the flare in the optical band, a brighter 'thread' near the lower edge of the upper spot and a bright knot near the center of the lower spot.



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This page was originally published on Thursday, March 22, 2007.
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