Incredibly Detailed Close-Ups of the Sun From Earth’s Most Powerful Solar Telescope
Preview of early data from the Inouye Solar Telescope obtained during its Cycle 1 observing window showcases sunspots and quiet-Sun regions The NSF’s Inouye Solar…
Inouye Solar Telescope News
The Inouye Solar Telescope, named after the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, is a cutting-edge solar observatory located at the summit of Haleakalā on Maui, Hawaii. It is the world’s largest solar telescope, designed specifically to study the Sun. Operational since 2020, the telescope’s main objective is to provide detailed imaging of the solar surface, enabling scientists to study solar phenomena such as sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections in unprecedented detail. This telescope is equipped with advanced adaptive optics and a 4-meter primary mirror, which allow it to capture images of the Sun’s surface with remarkable clarity and resolution. The insights gained from the Inouye Solar Telescope are crucial for understanding the Sun’s influence on Earth and for improving forecasts of solar weather, which can affect satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
Sun’s Chromosphere Revealed in Stunning Inaugural Images From World’s Most Powerful Solar Telescope
NSF’s flagship solar telescope, the largest in the world, to herald a new era of solar science. New observations released in celebration of the Inouye…
See the Incredible First Image of a Sunspot From the Inouye Solar Telescope
The U.S. NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope just released its first image of a sunspot. The telescope’s four-meter primary mirror will give the best…
New Solar Telescope Produces Most Detailed Images of the Sun Ever [Video]
Preeminent telescope to play critical role in better understanding sun, space weather. Just released first images from the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar…