Exclusive Data from Earth and Space Observatories
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Key Points:
- The collaboration between the Earth-based DKIST telescope and the space-based Solar Orbiter marks a significant advancement in solar science, providing complementary stereoscopic views of the Sun’s atmosphere from different vantage points.
- In October 2022, the two instruments jointly observed a decaying solar active region, combining DKIST’s focus on the photosphere and chromosphere with Solar Orbiter’s observations of the transition region and corona for a comprehensive understanding of solar activity.
- The partnership led to the discovery of numerous tiny solar structures called “campfires,” which may collectively play a key role in heating the Sun’s corona and influencing solar phenomena such as flares.
- Detailed magnetic field measurements from both telescopes have enhanced understanding of the Sun’s magnetic
