Solar Dynamics Observatory catches 'surfer' waves on the Sun (w/ video)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 16:30
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cue the surfing music. Scientists have spotted the iconic surfer's wave rolling through the atmosphere of the sun. This makes for more than just a nice photo-op: the waves hold clues as to how energy moves through that atmosphere, known as the corona.