Unveiling the Sun's Atmosphere: Solar Orbiter's Camera Hack Reveals Unprecedented Views

Scientists have discovered a new way to explore the sun's atmosphere using a simple hack on the European Solar Orbiter spacecraft's Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) camera. By modifying the camera's shutter, researchers were able to capture clear images of the faint solar atmosphere, allowing for the study of intriguing phenomena at the boundary between the sun's atmosphere and its surface. This new imaging mode provides a closer look at the sun's polar regions, which could help scientists understand the forces driving the sun's magnetic field and the generation of sunspots, solar flares, and eruptions.