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STEREO: First 3-D images of the sun

STEREO: First 3-D images of the sun

Credit: NASA

Fraser Mills

24 April 2007, 12:51PM

Fraser Mills

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NASA's Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory (STEREO) satellites have provided the first three-dimensional images of the sun. For the first time, scientists will be able to see structures in the sun's atmosphere in three dimensions. The new view will greatly aid scientists' ability to understand solar physics and there by improve space weather forecasting.

www.nasa.gov/stereo