

Cosmic Front
Our Extraordinary Sun - Facing a Rare Solar Phenomenon
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2011 • E7 Jun 6, 2011 55mTelescopes on six solar observation satellites are currently monitoring the sun. The satellites include Japan's Hinode and the SDO developed by the United States. Solar activity (flares, sunspots) is at its lowest since modern observation began - what implications does this have for our Earth?