Corona Collection (page 7)

Full moon in clouds
August 28, 2007 - Full moon in clouds

Illustration of the sun with visible dark sunspots on the surface, prominences and some solar wind blowing off at the right. Mercury is the white dot, in scale, to the right

The turbulent surface of our Sun, showing prominences, sunspots and other features

Aurora borealis over Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
The aurora borealis of February 3-4, 2014 seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, in an all-sky view with the 8mm fish-eye lens

A M-2 solar flare with coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - The Sun unleashes an M-2 (medium-sized) solar flare with a spectacular coronal mass ejection. The large cloud of particles mushroomed up

Annular Solar Eclipse
Annular solar eclipse of 2012

An artists depiction of a solar eclipse. The moon obscures the sun with the suns corona still visible. Lens flares from light passing through the camera lens are also illustrated

Solar Halo
August 9, 2005 - Solar Halo, Lake Annet, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Solar activity on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Solar activity on the Sun. An X-class solar flare erupts from the suns active region. X-flares are the strongest type of solar flare

Illustration showing the various parts that make up the sun

Magnetic field lines on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Magnetic field lines on the Sun

H-alpha Sun prominence

A bright halo around the full moon
A bright halo around a full moon in Miramar, Argentina

The second diamond ring during the total eclipse of the Sun
November 14, 2012 - The second diamond ring during the total eclipse of the Sun, Queensland, Australia

An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle paired with a Soyuz TMA spacecraft
An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle (aka Deep Space Vehicle) is paired with a Soyuz TMA-M manned spacecraft for a joint deep space rendezvous with a satellite parked in a gravitationally stable

View from Voyager 1 if our Sun were replaced by VY Canis Majoris, the largest known star

Yellow Sun with solar prominences

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon approaching at sunset
A group of restored vintage warbirds fly in formation near Lakeland, Florida

H-alpha Sun in orange with active area

Aurora borealis under bright moonlight in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
February 9, 2014 - Aurora borealis seen from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in a view looking northeast under bright moonlight

A dark rift in the suns atmosphere known as a coronal hole
An ultraviolet image of a dark rift in the suns atmosphere, known as a coronal hole. This is a vast region where the sunas magnetic field has opened up and allowed the solar wind to escape

Coronal holes on the Sun
January 20, 2013 - Image of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light captures a heart-shaped dark coronal hole. Coronal holes are areas of the Suns surface that are the source of open magnetic field

Total solar eclipse
March 29, 2006 - Total solar eclipse from Libya

Solar Eclipse with diamond ring effect, Queensland, Australia

Partial eclipse of the Sun as seen from Jasper, Alberta, Canada
October 23, 2014 - The partial eclipse of the Sun as seen from Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The big sunspot on the Sun that day is just disappearing behind the moonas limb

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Solar corona above the Ama Dablam mountain in the Himalaya range of easten Nepal
Colorful solar corona over the Himalayas. In the foreground is the famous Himalayan mountain peak Ama Dablam (Mothers Necklace)

Close-up of an Animus Majoris solar system Sun and its planets

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

Sunrise on Mercury. With the appearance of the Sun thats three times larger and considerably brighter and whiter in Mercurys airless sky

Totality during annular solar eclipse with ring of fire

A massive X-class solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

A solar eclipses partially shades the Earth below while the emerging sun lights the remainder of the planet

H-alpha Sun with sunspots and solar prominences

An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon
January 27, 2015 - An ice crystal halo around the first quarter moon high in the northern winter sky near Pinos Altos, New Mexico

Annular eclipse showing reverse Bailys beads effect
May 10, 1994 - Annular eclipse showing reverse Bailys beads effect. Taken from a site east of Douglas, Arizona

A ghostly coronal light reveals Mercurys rugged and inhospitable surface. High up in the dark sky the bright object at the two o clock position is the Earth

Microscopic view of coronavirus

Conceptual image of the coronavirus. Coronaviruses primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tract

Ms 422 Fol. 26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404276 Ms 422 Fol.26v & 27r Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas
XCF259799 Map of the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

SS Corona leaving Princess Hotel for the Reefs, Bermuda Date: circa 1910s

Corona, New Mexico, United States. Old diner and cafe

Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by Warren de la Rue at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860. From Le Ciel by Camille Flammarion. (Paris 1870)

Solar prominence. A prominence is a large, bright feature extending outward from the Suns surface, often in a loop shape. Prominences are anchored to the Suns surface in the photosphere

Solar Eclipse: Moon passing in front of the Sun 25 February 2007, showing solar corona. Image taken from space by the STEREO-B. Credit: NASA. Science Astronomy

Poets narcissus, Narcissus poeticus, flower

Side view section of a daffodil flower, Narcissus Jetfire, with yellow sepals and orange corona, ovary, pistil, stigma, filaments and anthers

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Corona: A Glimpse into the Mysteries of Our Sun" In 1919, during a mesmerizing solar eclipse, astronomers witnessed an extraordinary phenomenon known as the corona. As the Moon aligned perfectly with our star, it revealed a breathtaking sight - a radiant halo surrounding the darkened silhouette. The corona's ethereal beauty captivated scientists and stargazers alike. Its delicate wisps of light danced across the sky like celestial brushstrokes, painting an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of space. This captivating display was aptly named after its Latin counterpart meaning "crown. " During that same historic event in 1919, observers were treated to another spectacle called the diamond ring effect. As totality approached and sunlight peeked through lunar valleys, a dazzling burst resembling a diamond ring emerged from behind the Moon's shadow. But what exactly is this enigmatic corona? Scientists have since unraveled some of its secrets. They discovered that it consists of superheated plasma extending millions of kilometers into space – far beyond Earth's orbit. These fiery tendrils are known as solar prominences and can erupt with immense energy. Even more astonishingly, aurora borealis sightings in places like Muonio, Finland showcased how Earth's magnetic field interacts with particles emitted by our Sun to create stunning displays featuring both coronas side by side. Over time, advancements in technology allowed us to capture remarkable images such as false-color photographs taken during total solar eclipses in 1979 or even record-breaking events like March 29th, 2006 when people worldwide marveled at yet another total solar eclipse. As we continue exploring these cosmic wonders and pushing scientific boundaries further than ever before, one thing remains certain - our fascination with coronas will persist. For they remind us that even amidst darkness and obscurity lies incredible beauty waiting to be unveiled.