Closest Ever Images Of Sun Reveal "Solar Hedgehog", South Pole
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The Solar Orbiter launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured stunning never-before-seen details of the Sun.
The Solar Orbiter launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured stunning never-before-seen details of the Sun. A video posted by the ESA on Twitter shows a geyser of gas nicknamed "solar hedgehog" by the scientists. A breathtaking view over the #Sun's south pole captured 30 March by @esasolarorbiter. #SolarOrbiter will use Venus gravity to crank up its orbit inclination for a more top-down view of our star's poles, unlocking secrets of solar activity https://t.co/pO6oQCLizg#ExploreFartherpic.twitter.com/CpDev8f24D
The images were captured by the orbiter during its close approach in March, the ESA said, adding that it was as close as one-third of the Sun-Earth distance.