SPACE — On February 11, 2010, NASA launched a spacecraft to study how the sun works. The Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite orbits the Earth, but its orbit allows it to see the sun continuously throughout its life.
The Solar Dynamics Observatory looks for activity such as solar spots and flares. In addition, studying the sun’s magnetic field.
The satellite is capable of making the most detailed and comprehensive solar measurements. It was also launched just in time, seeing the sun during the peak of the sun’s 11-year cycle.
Similar to 2010, year 24 is also the peak of the 11-year solar cycle. Therefore, it is not surprising that starting in the middle of this year, the world will be hotter than usual. Also Read: Today’s History: Ranger 6 Launches to the Moon, Carrying 6 TV Cameras
Meanwhile, the Solar Dynamics Observatory is still active to see the peak of this cycle for the second time. Source: Space.com
2024-02-11 16:10:00
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