Solar Wind Collection (#3)

Artists concept of Cygnus X-1, a luminous x-ray source in the constellation Cygnus
In 1964 a luminous x-ray source in the sky caught the attention of astronomers. This source contained the first black hole discovered

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

Artists concept of a solar storm
Our very own Sun creates a solar storm every now and again. One of the side effects can be a disruption in telecommunications and an increase in the beautiful northern lights, the aurora borealis

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

NASAs two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space
This artists concept shows NASAs two Voyager spacecraft exploring a turbulent region of space known as the heliosheath, the outer shell of the bubble of charged particles around our sun

Diagram of Energetic Neutral Atoms from a region outside Earths magnetopause
NASAs Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) found that Energetic Neutral Atoms, or ENAs, are coming from a region just outside Earths magnetopause where nearly stationary protons from the solar wind

A huge sun emits solar flares by a nearby planet

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

H-alpha Sun with sunspots and solar prominences

Globe, blue arrows showing winds, yellow showing suns heat, equator, pink showing hot air rising and cooler air falling

Surface of Mercury, artwork C015 / 4013
Surface of Mercury. Artwork of the Sun over rocky outcrops on the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Surface of Mercury, artwork C016 / 6323
Surface of Mercury. Artwork of the Sun (upper left) over rocky outcrops and craters on the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun

Earths radiation belts, artwork
Earths radiation belts. Artwork of the Earth and its radiation belts protecting it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. This protection is represented by a shield shape (blue)

Comet, artwork C018 / 0286
Comet, artwork. Comets are bodies of ice and dust that enter the inner solar system from the outer solar system. As they approach the Sun, the heat boils the ice, producing a coma around the nucleus

Auroras at night, satellite image
Auroras at night. Black marble satellite image of the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) over Ontario, Canada, at night. Aurora are atmospheric phenomena that occur when solar wind particles are

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2276
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, over the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2271
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2270
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights and comet PanSTARRS C018 / 2269
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4, bottom right). Discovered in June 2011 with the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, this comet reached perihelion on 10 March 2013

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496
Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

SOHO satellite & Sun
SOHO and the Sun. Computer illustration of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO, upper right) and several solar phenomena it studies

Solar flare threatening Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth being threatened by solar flares from the Sun. A solar flare is an explosion in the Suns atmosphere that causes a large increase in levels

Aurorae on Jupiter. Coloured ultraviolet Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of aurorae (light blue) at the north pole of Jupiter

The planet Venus appulsing a star
Molten planet, computer artwork. This large rocky planet, which could be the core of what was once a gas giant, is a hypothetical type of extrasolar planet that has not been discovered yet

Model of the Luna 2 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 12 September 1959. It was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of the Moon

Earths magnetosphere. Artwork of the magnetic field around the Earth (pink, blue and red), showing its interaction with particles from the solar wind (yellow)

Aurora from space
Aurora borealis. Coloured combined ultraviolet and optical image of an aurora borealis (northern lights) display seen from space. The aurorae are seen as a ring of light around the North Pole

Aurora Borealis display over Manitoba, Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a large boulder on snow. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

Earths magnetic field protection. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth being protected by its magnetic field (magnetosphere)

Aurora Borealis display with clouds
Aurora Borealis. Clouds partially obscuring a dramatic multicoloured Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights display. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from

Aurora Borealis and satellite station in Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a satellite ground station (lower frame). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

Fisheye lens photograph of the aurora borealis
Aurora borealis. A fisheye lens long exposure photograph of a yellow-green aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display; also visible are star trails

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis, 19th century
Aurora borealis, 19th-century artwork. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged particles from the Sun are drawn by Earths magnetic

Aurora australis and Milky Way

Aurora borealis, 1854 artwork
Aurora borealis. Artwork of a northern lights (aurora borealis) display, observed in Norway in 1854. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Solar wind and the Earth, artwork
Solar wind and the Earth. Computer artwork showing how the Earths magnetic field (white) protects it from the Suns solar wind (yellow) by deflecting the charged particles around the planet

Oil pipeline and aurora. The aurora is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes. It occurs when charged and energetic particles from the Sun (the solar wind)

Aurora borealis and Moon over a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora Borealis from Earth and space
Aurora borealis from Earth and space. Two images of the aurora borealis (northern lights) taken in Finland (bottom left and right), and one taken from the International Space Station (ISS, top)

Sunrise on Mercury, artwork
Sunrise on Mercury. Artwork of the Sun rising over the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres

Luna 1 launch vehicle, diagram. Diagram of the upper-stage launch vehicle (rocket) used to place the Luna 1 unmanned probe (round, upper centre) in space

Luna 1 spacecraft model (centre) in the upper-stage launch vehicle (rocket) used to place it in space. Its five antennae are shown here

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"Unleashing the Power of Solar Wind: Witnessing the Dance of Aurora Borealis in Norway's Winter Wonderland" Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Hamnoy, a picturesque village nestled within the snowy islands of Lofoten, Norway. As winter blankets this archipelago in Nordland county, prepare to be captivated by nature's most mesmerizing spectacle – the Aurora Borealis. Underneath a moonlit sky, as solar wind particles collide with Earth's magnetosphere, they create an ethereal display that seems almost otherworldly. The Northern Lights paint vibrant hues across the heavens above Yellownife and cast their magical glow over Lofoten Islands. In this celestial ballet between charged particles and our planet's magnetic field, witness Ursa Major standing guard amidst curtains of shimmering lights. These awe-inspiring ribbons dance gracefully across the night sky like brushstrokes on a canvas. Lofoten Islands become a stage for this cosmic performance; its snow-covered landscapes serving as a perfect backdrop for nature's light show. With each flicker and wave of green and purple hues, you'll find yourself transported into a realm where reality merges with dreams. As you gaze upon these celestial wonders, let your imagination soar alongside solar winds that traverse vast distances to reach our world. Feel humbled by their power while embracing their gentle touch on Earth’s atmosphere. Let go of all worries and immerse yourself in this symphony orchestrated by Mother Nature herself. Allow your senses to be overwhelmed by the sheer magnificence unfolding before your eyes – an experience that will forever leave an indelible mark on your soul. Come to Lofoten Islands in Norway during winter - where time stands still under starry skies adorned with auroras - and discover firsthand why solar wind is not just about science but also about experiencing pure magic.