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> The Sun seen by SDO - August 24 2014

The Sun seen by SDO - August 24 2014

author: Nasa/Novapix

reference: a-sol02-40047

Image Size 300 DPI: 34 * 34 cm

Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) image showing a solar flare classed as an M-flare. The flare and ejected coronal mass ejection (CME) launches from the western limb of the Sun (lower left). This SDO images was obtained at a wavelength of 304 angstroms (extreme ultraviolet) using the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA). Image obtained on 24 August 2014.

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2014 - ASTRONOMY - ERUPTION - GLOBAL VIEW - PROMINENCE - SDO - SOLAR FLARE - STAR - SUN - ULTRAVIOLET - UV -