(ESA Space Science) Hinode sees the dynamic and violent sun as sharply as never before.

Hinode, the newest solar observatory on the space scene, has obtained never-before-seen images showing that the sun's magnetic field is much more turbulent and dynamic than previously known.

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SOHO Planets and Comets

Comet McNaught approach the Sun

Here's a YouTube version of Comet McNaught passing in SOHO's view of the Sun.

The Sun at 19.5nm

SOHO observations of the Sun's outer atmosphere (FeXII at 19.5nm)

Hinode Images of the Solar Atmosphere

"After its launch on 22nd September 2006, the Hinode spacecraft is working successfully. These images showing dynamic phenomena of the Sun's atmosphere demonstrate the high performance of the three telescopes on Hinode. One of the highlights is a dynamic eruption above a sunspot seen in the Ca II H spectral line, which was first discovered by the Solar Optical Telescope (SOT).
27th November 2006."