Venus transiting across the Sun: images from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), a fascinating spacecraft that was launched on February 11, 2010, will take you into space as it searches for answers to the sun's mysteries. SDO has traveled for five years and uncovered fascinating details about the sun's magnetic fields, atmosphere, and tremendous impact on Earth's temperature and atmospheric chemistry.

Observe the Sun in a Way You've Never Done Before
SDO's breakthrough graphics, which boasts a resolution eight times sharper than high-definition television, will astound you. It sends over a terabyte of exceptional data per day, revealing the sun's captivating dance.

Venus's Transit: A Celestial Synchrony
Join us as we travel back to June 5, 2012, when SDO saw a unique cosmic event: the transit of Venus across the brilliant face of the sun. This heavenly ballet takes place in pairs, at intervals of 105 or 121 years, and it makes history. The last occurrence happened in 2004, and the next one won't happen until 2117, a century from now.

The Sun Painted in Light
Admire our star's brilliant colors as they are brought to life by SDO. The golden 171 angstrom, the magenta 1700 angstrom, and the filtered visible light in bright orange contrast with the red sun, a 304 angstrom ultraviolet masterpiece. The sun's atmospheric wonders, which are invisible to the naked eye, are shown by the 304 and 171 wavelengths.

Enter into a Solar Odyssey
Join us as we explore the sun, the largest theater in the cosmos, as seen by NASA's SDO. Discover the mysterious world of the sun and the captivating Venus transit, where science and beauty converge.
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