NSF s mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.
The National Science Foundation s Inouye Solar Telescope, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, was used to observe the star as part of its year-long commissioning phase.
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (Inouye Solar Telescope) commenced its fir
NSF s mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.
Updated 10:55 AM ET, Tue December 8, 2020
This is the first sunspot image taken by the new Inouye Solar Telescope in Maui, Hawaii, on January 28. The image reveals striking details of the sunspot s structure as seen at the sun s surface. (CNN)Sunspots dark areas on the sun help scientists track activity on the surface of our solar system s star. These dark spots are the origin point for the explosive flares and ejections that release light, solar material and energy into space.
This space weather caused by the sun is important to understand because it can impact the power grid, satellites, GPS, airlines, rockets and astronauts working in space.