Solar Orbiter Unveils Breathtaking High-Resolution Sun Images

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The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter has captured the highest-resolution images of the Sun from a distance of 74 million kilometers, using instruments like the Polarimetric and Helioseismic Imager and the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager. These images, taken in March 2023, reveal detailed views of the Sun's surface, including sunspots and magnetic field lines, and provide insights into the Sun's magnetic field and plasma movements. The images are crucial for understanding solar dynamics and the Sun's corona.
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