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Solar Orbiter records largest solar prominence eruption ever captured

Original: On February 15, 2022, the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever recorded in a singl

On February 15, 2022, the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever recorded in a single field of view, using its Full High Resolution Imager. The eruption involved a massive structure of hot gas, held in place by complex magnetic fields, extending millions of kilometres from the Sun, offering a dramatic view of extreme solar activity.

Why now: Striking new imagery of record-breaking solar activity continues to fascinate space and science audiences.

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• On February 15, 2022, the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever recorded in a single field of view with the Full High Resolution Imager. This massive structure of hot gas, held in place by complex magnetic fields, extended millions of… · admin@science.social · 2

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