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Solar Dynamics Observatory

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is a NASA mission launched in 2010 to observe the Sun. It provides high-resolution images of the Sun's atmosphere, helping scientists understand solar variability and its impact on Earth.

Source: nasa.gov

APODs including "Solar Dynamics Observatory"

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

16/03/2025

Solar X Flare as Famous Active Region Returns

28/05/2024

A Solar Filament Erupts

A Solar Filament Erupts

26/05/2024

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

06/03/2022

The Sun in X-rays from NuSTAR

The Sun in X-rays from NuSTAR

23/11/2021

Solar Cycle 25 Has Begun

Solar Cycle 25 Has Begun

17/09/2020

The Sun Rotating

19/08/2020

Mercury Crosses a Quiet Sun

02/12/2019

A Mercury Transit Music Video from SDO

21/10/2019

A Solar Filament Erupts

A Solar Filament Erupts

16/09/2018

The Sun Unleashed: Monster Filament in Ultraviolet

09/04/2018

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun

04/02/2018