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Quick link to associated B-R0LL

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Chat one-on-one with NASA experts on Friday, June 18 between 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT about what exactly is the summer solstice, what these new stamps are showing us about our closest star, and what it means that our Sun is ramping up activity.

Our eyes can only see a narrow spectrum of light from the Sun, but space-based observatories can view the Sun in a wide swath of wavelengths allowing us to see features and activity our eyes cannot. Thanks to NASA’s solar missions like the Solar Dynamics Observatory we can see the Sun in exquisite detail like huge Earth-sized loops of solar material and massive flares. And now you can too -- just never look directly at the Sun!

Our Sun is active and is always giving us reasons to watch it. Right now we’re at the start of a brand new solar cycle, meaning the Sun will slowly become more and more active over the course of the next several years.

DETAILS:

*To Schedule an interview: Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/XLvyaybr8ckjFzTu8
*Please note: requests received after 12:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 17th may not be accommodated.
*Interviews will be conducted using video chat programs including Zoom and Skype, in 15-minute slots. For example 600-615 ET, 615-630 EDT, etc.
*Our preferred program is Zoom and stations will have to send us a Zoom link to use.
*Satellite interviews are not available. Please do not use an IFB unless necessary.
*Spanish Interviews are available!

Not able to do an interview but still interested running a VO/VOSOT?…. We will post canned interviews in English and Spanish. Associated B-Roll and canned material will be posted here https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13870 by Thursday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

SUGGESTED ANCHOR INTRO:
The U.S. Postal service is releasing a new set of Forever Stamps today to celebrate the summer solstice, featuring images of the sun taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. The NASA solar-observing telescopes that produced these images allow us to examine our closest star in astonishing detail, as we’ve never seen it before. Here to tell us more about these new stellar stamps and our summer solstice is _________, of ___________.

Suggested Questions:
This weekend is the summer solstice. What is a solstice?
The United States Postal Service just released stamps showcasing the Sun in wavelengths that we’re not used to seeing it in. Can you show us these images and tell us a little about what we’re seeing?
The summertime means warmer weather, does the Sun also have seasons?
How does all of this solar activity affect us on Earth?
Will the sun's activity ramping up impact moon and mars missions?
Where can we learn more?

Longer interview questions
What missions do we currently have studying the sun?
NASA has two new missions that are currently orbiting closer to the Sun than ever before. What happens if they get hit by extreme solar weather as solar activity ramps up?
There was a so-called “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse on June 10th that was visible at northern latitudes. When’s the next time North America will see an eclipse?
How does studying our Sun help us better understand other stars in the universe?", "items": [], "extra_data": {} }, { "id": 317212, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13870/#media_group_317212", "widget": "Video player", "title": "", "caption": "", "description": "Canned interview with Dr. Alex Young / Associate Director for Science, NASA heliophysics Science Division", "items": [ { "id": 220710, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378271, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.00001_print.jpg", "filename": "CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.00001_print.jpg", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Alex Young / Associate Director for Science, NASA heliophysics Science Division", "width": 1024, "height": 576, "pixels": 589824 } }, { "id": 220709, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378270, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.mp4", "filename": "CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.mp4", "media_type": "Movie", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Alex Young / Associate Director for Science, NASA heliophysics Science Division", "width": 3840, "height": 2160, "pixels": 8294400 } }, { "id": 220711, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378272, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.webm", "filename": "CAlexYoungcannedinterviewFINAL1.webm", "media_type": "Movie", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Alex Young / Associate Director for Science, NASA heliophysics Science Division", "width": 3840, "height": 2160, "pixels": 8294400 } } ], "extra_data": {} }, { "id": 317213, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13870/#media_group_317213", "widget": "Video player", "title": "", "caption": "", "description": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "items": [ { "id": 220713, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378274, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_print.jpg", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_print.jpg", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 1024, "height": 576, "pixels": 589824 } }, { "id": 220714, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378275, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_searchweb.png", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_searchweb.png", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 320, "height": 180, "pixels": 57600 } }, { "id": 220715, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378276, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_web.png", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_web.png", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 320, "height": 180, "pixels": 57600 } }, { "id": 220716, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378277, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_thm.png", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.00001_thm.png", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 80, "height": 40, "pixels": 3200 } }, { "id": 220712, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378273, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.mp4", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.mp4", "media_type": "Movie", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 1920, "height": 1080, "pixels": 2073600 } }, { "id": 220717, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378278, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/Canned_IV_NickiViall.webm", "filename": "Canned_IV_NickiViall.webm", "media_type": "Movie", "alt_text": "Canned interview with Dr. Nicholeen Viall / Research Astrophysicist and PUNCH Mission Scientist", "width": 1920, "height": 1080, "pixels": 2073600 } } ], "extra_data": {} }, { "id": 317214, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13870/#media_group_317214", "widget": "Video player", "title": "", "caption": "", "description": "BROLL for the following suggested questions. Note that broll clips are separated by slates

Suggested Questions:

This weekend is the summer solstice. What is a solstice?

The United States Postal Service just released stamps showcasing the Sun in wavelengths that we’re not used to seeing it in. Can you show us these images and tell us a little about what we’re seeing?

The summertime means warmer weather, does the Sun also have seasons?

How does all of this solar activity affect us on Earth?

Will the sun's activity ramping up impact moon and mars missions?

Where can we learn more?

Longer interview questions

What missions do we currently have studying the sun?

NASA has two new missions that are currently orbiting closer to the Sun than ever before. What happens if they get hit by extreme solar weather as solar activity ramps up?

There was a so-called “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse on June 10th that was visible at northern latitudes. When’s the next time North America will see an eclipse?

How does studying our Sun help us better understand other stars in the universe?", "items": [ { "id": 220722, "type": "media", "extra_data": null, "title": null, "caption": null, "instance": { "id": 378281, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013870/SDO_LS_Broll.00001_print.jpg", "filename": "SDO_LS_Broll.00001_print.jpg", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "BROLL for the following suggested questions. Note that broll clips are separated by slatesSuggested Questions:This weekend is the summer solstice. What is a solstice?The United States Postal Service just released stamps showcasing the Sun in wavelengths that we’re not used to seeing it in. 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Can you show us these images and tell us a little about what we’re seeing?The summertime means warmer weather, does the Sun also have seasons?How does all of this solar activity affect us on Earth?Will the sun's activity ramping up impact moon and mars missions?Where can we learn more?Longer interview questionsWhat missions do we currently have studying the sun?NASA has two new missions that are currently orbiting closer to the Sun than ever before. What happens if they get hit by extreme solar weather as solar activity ramps up?There was a so-called “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse on June 10th that was visible at northern latitudes. 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Lenguaje: Español

Talento: Yaireska Collado-Vega- Directora de la

Oficina de Análisis de Meteorología Espacial de la

Luna a Marte -

Centro de Vuelo Espacial Goddard de la NASA

Locación: Glen Burnie, Maryland

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With two imaging instruments – the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly and the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager, which were designed in concert to provide complementary views of the Sun – SDO sees the Sun in more than 10 distinct wavelengths of light, showing solar material at different temperatures. SDO also measures the Sun’s magnetic field and the motion of solar material at its surface, and, using a technique called helioseismology, allows scientists to probe deep into the Sun's interior, where the Sun’s complex magnetic fields sprout from. And with more than a decade of observation under its belt, SDO has provided scientists with hundreds of millions of images of our star. || ", "release_date": "2021-06-18T12:00:00-04:00", "update_date": "2023-05-03T13:44:05.593708-04:00", "main_image": { "id": 378484, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013859/13859_SDOColors.00700_print.jpg", "filename": "13859_SDOColors.00700_print.jpg", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Music credits: “Swirling Blizzard” and “Endless Swirl” by Laurent Dury [SACEM] from Universal Production Music Watch this video on the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.Complete transcript available.", "width": 1024, "height": 576, "pixels": 589824 } }, { "id": 13860, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13860/", "page_type": "Produced Video", "title": "Animation of USPS Stamps Featuring NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory", "description": "The U.S. Postal Service illuminates the light and warmth of our nearest star by highlighting these stunning images of the Sun on stamps. These images come from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, a spacecraft launched in February 2010 to keep a constant watch on the Sun.The Sun is the only star that humans are able to observe in great detail, making it a vital source of information about the universe. The Solar Dynamics Observatory lets us see the Sun in wavelengths of ultraviolet light that would otherwise be invisible to our eyes. Each black-and-white image is colorized to the bright hues seen here.The stamps highlight different features on the Sun that help scientists learn about how our star works and how its constantly churning magnetic fields create the solar activity we see. Sunspots, coronal holes and coronal loops, for example, can reveal how those magnetic fields dance through the Sun and its atmosphere. Observing plasma blasts and solar flares can help us better understand and mitigate the impact of such eruptions on technology in space.The Sun Science stamps are being issued as Forever stamps, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. || ", "release_date": "2021-06-17T16:00:00-04:00", "update_date": "2023-05-03T13:44:05.905629-04:00", "main_image": { "id": 378489, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a013800/a013860/SDO_stamps_V07_final.00213_print.jpg", "filename": "SDO_stamps_V07_final.00213_print.jpg", "media_type": "Image", "alt_text": "Animation with no audio.", "width": 1024, "height": 576, "pixels": 589824 } } ], "sources": [], "products": [], "newer_versions": [], "older_versions": [], "alternate_versions": [] }