Overview

• 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.