Solar Dynamics Observatory goes for a spin
Monday, April 9, 2012 - 07:01
in Astronomy & Space
(Phys.org) -- On April 4, 2012, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) did a 360. It rolled completely around its axis something it does twice a year. In this movie, the dizzying view looks as if the sun went for a spin, but, of course, it stayed perfect still while SDO did the turning.