Rare 'solar corona' caught on camera

This is one of the most beautiful pictures I have seen, as well as an excellent example of what the "plasma gas atmosphere" of the sun looks like.

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The elusive 'solar corona' - a plasma gas atmosphere around the sun where temperatures reach two million degrees - visible only during a total eclipse, has been captured on camera. The pictures were taken during an eclipse over the isolated Marshall Islands, near Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean.

From this article: Rare 'solar corona' caught on camera

Professor Miloslav Druckmuller, 56, who took the pictures, said: ''Even though the reason for taking the photographs was science, the result shows the enormous beauty of nature.

Well Professor, I couldn't agree with you more! This pic instantly made my wallpaper. I would love to see what space, or naturaly beautiful pics you may have, feel free to post here!

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[edit on 10-3-2010 by MysterE]

...I can't see anything...

The stupid moon is in the way!


Lol just kidding, it's like seeing the SOHO images in a really really well defined way, man I wish I could of been there!!

I got to plan a trip..... I know at least this year there's a solar eclipse on my birthday! Wonder where though... ?

That is impressive!

Our nuclear reactor is beautiful

Great pic of the solar corona.
Can also see the not so colourless moon.