Solar Orbiter Reveals First Images of the Sun's Poles

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Source: European Space Agency
Solar Orbiter Reveals First Images of the Sun's Poles
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The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has achieved a historic milestone by capturing the first-ever images of the Sun's poles from outside the ecliptic plane, providing new insights into the Sun's magnetic field, solar cycle, and space weather phenomena. The spacecraft's tilted orbit allows it to observe the poles directly, revealing complex magnetic structures and material movements, which will enhance understanding of solar activity and its effects on Earth.

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