NASA released the first photos from STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory). The amazing photos will allow scientists to be able to see solar events in magnitude. This will help them predict and follow future solar events and disturbances. Obviously, to see the 3-D effect you will need to have some 3-D glasses on hand.
“STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) is the third mission in NASA’s Solar Terrestrial Probes program (STP). This two-year mission, launched October 2006, will provide a unique and revolutionary view of the Sun-Earth System. The two nearly identical observatories - one ahead of Earth in its orbit, the other trailing behind - will trace the flow of energy and matter from the Sun to Earth. They will reveal the 3D structure of coronal mass ejections; violent eruptions of matter from the sun that can disrupt satellites and power grids, and help us understand why they happen. STEREO will become a key addition to the fleet of space weather detection satellites by providing more accurate alerts for the arrival time of Earth-directed solar ejections with its unique side-viewing perspective.”
NASA has provided a nice guide to making your own 3-D glasses.
Source: NASA, Photo Source: NASA
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