The Sun in Extreme Ultraviolet — SDO 171 Å

This extraordinary image captures the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light as observed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). Recorded at a wavelength of 171 angstroms, the image reveals million-degree plasma flowing through the Sun's magnetic field, exposing structures invisible to the human eye.

Brilliant active regions, towering coronal loops, and delicate streamers extending into space illustrate the constantly changing nature of the solar atmosphere. Originally produced for scientific research, the image also presents a remarkable abstract portrait of our nearest star, combining scientific precision with dramatic visual beauty.

Artwork Details

• Artist/Creator: NASA / SDO / AIA
• Title: Image of the Sun from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
• Original title: Image of the Sun from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
• Series: Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
• Date: September 10, 2025
• Period: Contemporary Scientific Imaging
• Place of Origin: Earth Orbit
• Medium: False-color extreme ultraviolet spacecraft image (171 Å)

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