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National Solar Observatory

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National Solar Observatory

@NatSolarObs

The mission of the National Solar Observatory is to advance knowledge of the Sun, both as an astronomical object and as the dominant external influence on Earth

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National Solar Observatory
@NatSolarObs
Oct 2, 2025
☀️ Ka Lā | The Sun, the Earth and Us 🌍 We’re proud to share a new @NSF documentary filmed on Haleakalā, Maui! Discover our timeless connection to the Sun and the groundbreaking science at the NSF Inouye Solar Telescope🎬: youtu.be/FKzly6fIGsM #NSFfunded #InouyeSolarTelescope
National Solar Observatory
@NatSolarObs
Aug 5
☀️ Scientists using the @NSF Inouye Solar Telescope have made a major breakthrough in solar physics, discovering Kelvin-Helmholtz instability on the Sun's surface—a finding that could help explain explosive solar activity and other solar phenomena: nso.edu/press-release/…
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National Solar Observatory
@NatSolarObs
Jul 28
🎨☀️ Science and art met at the @NSF Inouye Solar Telescope during a visit by the Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows. Artist Maggie Sutrov captured the people, instruments, and spaces of the Inouye in beautiful watercolor sketches, including our neighbor, AEOS (bottom right). Thanks, Maggie!
National Solar Observatory
@NatSolarObs
Jul 28
Solar Activity Report: July 20-26, 2026 Solar activity remained mostly at low levels during the past week. The X‑ray intensity hovered between high B-class and low C-class.
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National Solar Observatory
@NatSolarObs
Jul 21
Solar Activity Report: July 13-19, 2026 Solar activity remained low throughout the reporting period, with X‑ray flux generally staying below the C‑level threshold aside from a handful of low‑ to mid‑intensity C‑class flares.
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