Astronomers think they might have a solution to the conundrum of the Sun’s chemical composition. The post Mystery of the Sun's Chemical Makeup Lingers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Spotting Dots on the Sun
You’ve heard of sunspots, but how about Sun dots? A recent solar mission has snapped photos of tiny, bright dots on the Sun, and astronomers are contemplating their cause. The post Spotting Dots on the Sun appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots
As Solar Cycle 25 ticks up, naked-eye sunspots are becoming more frequent. They’re not only fun to observe, but with this simple method you can determine just how big they are. We also have news on a bright supernova! The post How to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSee the Sun from Other Stars
We journey to distant suns to look back at our solar system and see its place among the stars. The post See the Sun from Other Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read More“Humanity Has ‘Touched’ the Sun”
On its eighth close pass, NASA’s record-breaking Parker Solar Probe entered our star’s atmosphere and “touched” the surface of the Sun. The post “Humanity Has ‘Touched’ the Sun” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA Sunrise Annular Solar Eclipse
Even if you’re not in the path of annularity during the June 10th solar eclipse, get ready for a sunrise spectacle. The post A Sunrise Annular Solar Eclipse appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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