Unprecedented Solar Telescope Images Reveal Sun's Volatile Surface and Massive Sunspot.

The Inouye Solar Telescope has captured eight remarkable images of the sun's surface, showcasing sunspots and other features in unprecedented detail. The images highlight the presence of cool, dark sunspots on the photosphere, the sun's surface region with a strong magnetic field. These sunspots can be as large as or even bigger than the Earth and are associated with solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can affect satellite-based communications on Earth. The telescope's advanced capabilities will provide answers to crucial questions about the sun, such as the origins of solar storms and the complexities of its magnetic field.