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    Solar spicules

    These jets, known as spicules, were imaged by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). Combined with the energy from ripples in the solar magnetic field they contain enough energy to power solar winds that stream towards Earth at 1.5 million mph.



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    Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 30 July 2011, 01:06.
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    Fake. You can clearly see the cans of paint used make the picture.



    PS. Cool. Links?
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    • #3
      Not fake - SDO is producing absof***inglutely spectacular images.

      SDO - NASA Science
      http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sdo/main/index.html
      Solar Observatory


      Page Not Found - NASA
      http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sdo/news/alfven-waves.html


      Full image....


      and....


      Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 30 July 2011, 11:30.
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      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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        Score! New desktop wallpaper!

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          Originally posted by cjolley View Post
          Fake. You can clearly see the cans of paint used make the picture.

          PS. Cool. Links?
          I see them too!
          "For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism."

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