The Sun's First Close-Up Image Is Mesmerizing!

Shariqua Ahmed
Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:16:10 -0800

It might be our closest star and absolutely essential for our existence, but, for the most part, the inner workings of the Sun remain a mystery to scientists. However, if the inaugural close-up of our star captured by the world's most powerful telescope — the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) — is any indication, that may soon be a thing of the past.