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Handle-shaped Prominence
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Handle-shaped Prominence
NASAs Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope aboard ESA?s SOHO spacecraft took this image of a huge, handle-shaped prominence in 1999. Prominences are huge clouds of relatively cool dense plasma suspended in the Suns hot, thin corona
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This stunning print captures a mesmerizing sight from the depths of space - a handle-shaped prominence on the surface of our very own Sun. Taken in 1999 by NASA's Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope aboard ESA's SOHO spacecraft, this image showcases the sheer magnificence and complexity of our star. Prominences, as depicted here, are colossal clouds of dense plasma that defy gravity, suspended within the scorching corona surrounding the Sun. Despite their immense size and weight, these formations appear ethereal against the backdrop of intense solar heat. The handle-like structure seen in this photograph is particularly captivating. Its graceful curves and intricate details resemble an otherworldly sculpture floating amidst celestial flames. The contrast between its relatively cool temperature and the searing hot corona creates a breathtaking visual spectacle. As we gaze upon this extraordinary phenomenon captured through Australian Views' lens, we are reminded of both the fragility and power inherent in our universe. This awe-inspiring image serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about distant worlds beyond our reach. Let us marvel at this snapshot from space; it invites us to ponder over nature's wonders while igniting a sense of wonderment deep within our souls.
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