Groundbreaking Observation:
- Aditya-L1, India’s first dedicated space-based solar mission, achieved a significant milestone by capturing the first-ever image of a solar flare “kernel” in the Sun’s lower atmosphere. This is a crucial advancement in solar physics.
Unique Wavelength Observation:
- The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 captured this image in the Near Ultraviolet (NUV) wavelength range. This is particularly important because observations in this range have been rare, providing new and valuable data.
Enhanced Understanding of Solar Activity:
- This observation provides scientists with new insights into how energy and mass move through the Sun’s atmosphere, particularly during solar flares. This will contribute to a better understanding of space weather and its potential impact on Earth.