A Very Large Solar Prominence

This large quiescent solar prominence was visible on the southwest solar limb on 18 jan 2011. it shows downward motion of plasma.

 

 here are a few quick facts about solar prominences gleaned from  the nature of solar prominences by tandberg-hanssen. a prominence can be defined as “an object in the chromosphere or corona that is denser and cooler than its surroundings.”   this hot plasma ranges from 5000-8000 degrees K in quiescent proms, and it is surround by the 1 to 2 million degree corona. plasma can move a few kilometers a second in quescent proms, to several hundred kilometers per second in surges and active prominences.

One Response to “A Very Large Solar Prominence”

  1. This is the best time lapse video i have ever seen of downward H Plasma movement! Could you give me details on what equipment you used and software processing done to achive this video.

    Will


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