The Sun

  • The Visible Universe

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 31, Number 2. This is part 1 of a 5-part series on the Universe (The Visible Universe, The Dark Universe, The Microscopic Universe, The Expanding Universe, and The Multiverse). When we look up at the night sky, we can see clouds. Yes, for most of us interested in astronomy, this is…

  • Solar Observation (Hispanic League Festival)

    —EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER— Unfortunately, the forecast has remained consistent for the last several days, calling for complete cloud cover and intervals of rain tomorrow. Because of this, the FAS solar observation for the Hispanic League Festival is canceled.   Solar Observation at Hispanic League Festival Saturday, September 10, from 11:00 AM to 4:00…

  • The Sun

    Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 15. If you travel far enough north (or south) and look up at the night sky, you might see some swirly patterns of light. These are the northern (or southern) lights, more correctly called Aurora Borealis (or Aurora Australis). Auroras start with the Sun. The Sun is huge ball…

  • One week, one giant sunspot, six massive solar flares

    Check out this report – One week, one giant sunspot, six massive solar flares with more information at Space Weather. Marcia