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Donavyn Coffey

EXPLAINED: 15 dazzling images of the sun | Vintage Vibes

Sun NASA ESA Earth Venus NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory
Venus transit across the sun

The sun's intense brightness makes it unsafe for us to get a detailed view of it by traditional means. So, for over 200 years, humans have relied on different modes of photography to safely glimpse the nuances of our star. Now, a range of telescopes and imagers capture the details, the violence and the beauty of the solar system's heart. Here are 15 of the most dazzling examples.

1. The sun's many colors

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