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http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/10mar_stormwarning.htm?list862664
Is there anyway to observe this without becoming blind?
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Is there anyway to observe this without becoming blind?March 10, 2006: It's official: Solar minimum has arrived. Sunspots have all but vanished. Solar flares are nonexistent. The sun is utterly quiet.
No danger to your eyes, but perhaps danger to your telescope or more likely, the eyepiece.ray b said:project the suns disk on a sheet of paper
any telescope or even bi-nocks will work
zero cost or danger
A solar storm is a disturbance on the sun's surface that releases a large amount of energy in the form of solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This energy then travels through space and can have various effects on Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
Solar storms can occur at any time, but they are most frequent during the solar maximum, which typically happens every 11 years. However, the intensity of the storms can vary greatly.
Solar storms can disrupt satellite communications, cause power outages, and increase radiation levels in the upper atmosphere. They can also create beautiful auroras in the sky.
This solar storm has been measured to have an extremely high level of energy and is causing disruptions to various systems on Earth. It is also the strongest storm to occur since the last solar maximum 50 years ago.
Scientists use various tools and data to track solar activity and make predictions about when the next solar storm may occur. However, it is still a relatively unpredictable phenomenon and can happen at any time.