SDO: Pick of the Week (2012 Oct 19)

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SDO: Pick of the Week (2012 Oct 19)

Post by bystander » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:20 pm

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Proliferating Loops

Dozens of loops gyrated above several active regions as they were rotating into view (Oct. 13-17, 2012). When viewed in extreme ultraviolet light, the dancing loops of competing and connecting magnetic field lines become visible. Two minor eruptions can be observed at the upper left area.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO/AIA
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