Solar Dynamics Observatory Satellite
The solar dynamics observatory is a nasa spacecraft launched in 2010 in time to catch sunspot and solar activity at its peak in 2013 as a part of the sun s 11 year cycle.
Solar dynamics observatory satellite. First appearances can be deceiving and one of the latest comet discoveries by soho is the perfect example of. Launched on february 11 2010 the observatory is part of the living with a star lws program. Nasa gov brings you the latest images videos and news from america s space agency. It was demonstrated that with few exceptions the kappa scheme predicts most imminent solar flares as well as the precise location they will emerge from figure 11.
The latest discoveries on offer from soho 12 august 2020 31 august 2020. Solar pick find one get two free. The solar dynamics observatory sdo is a nasa mission which has been observing the sun since 2010. The goal of the lws program is to develop the scientific understanding necessary to effectively address those aspects of the connected sun earth system directly affecting life and society.
The mpc names the three comets.