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Telescopic view of the Sun

Telescopic view of the Sun showing sun flares.

An example of the amazing power of the sun can be observed when large amounts of magnetic energy are suddenly released. These bursts are called sun flares.

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Rights: JPL-CaltechNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Published: 10 June 2008Size: 109.87 KB
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