Our Dynamic Sun
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of solar activity in this Royal Institution lecture by Dr Helen Mason. Discover the causes behind the Sun's 11-year cycle of activity, from quiet periods to intense solar flares and explosions. Learn about the potential impacts of solar activity on Earth, including disruptions to satellites, communications, and electrical systems. Gain insights into cutting-edge space observations using ultraviolet and X-ray wavelengths from various spacecraft such as Hinode, Stereo, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Delve into the latest scientific understanding of our dynamic Sun and its complex behavior.
Syllabus
Our Dynamic Sun - Helen Mason at the Royal Institution
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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