Inouye Solar Telescope Unveils First Detailed Maps of Sun's Coronal Magnetic Fields

This breakthrough enhances understanding of solar weather's impact on Earth's technological infrastructure.

The NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has produced the first detailed maps of the Sun's coronal magnetic fields.
These maps were created using the Zeeman Effect, which measures magnetic properties by observing spectral line splitting.
The Sun's corona, where these magnetic fields reside, plays a crucial role in driving solar storms and space weather.
Understanding the Sun's magnetic fields is essential for predicting solar storms that can disrupt satellites and power grids on Earth.
This achievement marks a new era in solar physics, promising deeper insights into the Sun's influence on our solar system and beyond.