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Track the Solar Cycle with Sunspots
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Participate in sunspot-counting activities using NASA telescopes or your own.
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NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle
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In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international…
Article4 weeks ago
How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades
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May 2024 has already proven to be a particularly stormy month for our Sun. During the first full week of…
Article6 months ago
NASA Observations Find What Helps Heat Roots of ‘Moss’ on Sun
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Did you know the Sun has moss? Due to its resemblance to the earthly plants, scientists have named a small-scale,…
Article7 months ago
How NASA’s Roman Telescope Will Measure Ages of Stars
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Guessing your age might be a popular carnival game, but for astronomers it’s a real challenge to determine the ages…
Article7 months ago
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