A very long filament erupted late on 12 May. The associated coronal mass ejection may have delivered a glancing blow late on 16 May.

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The trailing portion of NOAA 4087 has been the source of several strong solar flares today, including an X2.7 flare.

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Small sunspot group NOAA 4086 was the source of a surprize X1.2 flare on 13 May.

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The Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate (JSWSC) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief!

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May 12, 2020 - The 3 telescopes of the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) onboard Solar Orbiter opened their doors to capture images of the Sun.

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Fundamental Research

The STCE does Fundamental Research.

Public Outreach

Open DoorsThe STCE does public outreach during the STCE Annual Meeting and the Open Doors of the Space Pole in Uccle.

One of the highlights of the Open Doors is always a visit to the Solar Dome. A small introductory presentation is first given in the corridor of the SIDC. Skilled observers and space weather forecasters explain in laymen terminology what sunspots are, how they are observed, why these observations are so important, and how solar eruptions affect us and our technology. Then, the small groups of 10-15 people are guided stairs towards the top of the solar dome. There, the various solar telescopes are shown and their specific applications are discussed. Weather permitting, the visitors can also make solar observations using a projected solar image from the white light solar telescope. During and after the visit, there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions to the guides.

 

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