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The Sun and Space Weather

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The Sun and Space Weather
Saturday-Sunday Jan. 27-28: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Science Today (view on map)

We usually think of space as empty, but there’s a lot going on out there! In this live 15-minute long show, a planetarium presenter will guide you on a journey to learn about space weather, solar storms, magnetic fields, and more! We’ll explore how these invisible events affect us here on Earth and how scientists study the Sun’s activity and influence.

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100 millionth image of the Sun from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory or SDO

The hundred-millionth image of the Sun taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.

The Sun and Space Weather: Deeper Dive

Take your curiosity about the Sun to the next level by exploring an engaging array of links and resources.