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New images reveal stunning views from mission to ‘touch’ the sun

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NASA released the closest-ever images of the sun’s atmosphere. CNN’s Jackie Wattles explains what scientists could learn from them.

Breakdown
  • NASA released images from the Parker Solar Probe's close approach to the sun.
  • The probe flew just 3.8 million miles from the sun, closer than any previous spacecraft. 5s
  • Images show the sun's corona and the collision of three coronal mass ejections. 34s
  • Coronal mass ejections can affect Earth's auroras and pose risks to satellites and astronauts. 45s
  • The new data may help scientists better understand solar winds and space weather. 1m 1s
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