Solar Orbiter's first views of the Sun: image gallery
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 08:30
in Astronomy & Space
ESA's Solar Orbiter, launched on 10 February 2020, performed its first close approach to the Sun in mid-June, capturing unique views of our nearest star. No other images of the Sun have been taken from such a close distance, enabling scientists to catch a glimpse of new, interesting phenomena.Full story: Solar Orbiter’s first images reveal ‘campfires’ on the Sun