Figure 16-13: R I V U X G
Spicules from Above Surrounding this sunspot are numerous spicules, also called “fibrils” because of their long and thin fiberlike shape. These spicules are about as long as Earth’s diameter and contain very hot gas confined by magnetic fields. This is one of the highest-resolution images of the Sun ever made.
Spicules from Above Surrounding this sunspot are numerous spicules, also called “fibrils” because of their long and thin fiberlike shape. These spicules are about as long as Earth’s diameter and contain very hot gas confined by magnetic fields. This is one of the highest-resolution images of the Sun ever made.
(K. Reardon [Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, INAF], IBIS, DST, NSO)