Solar Orbiter Reveals Turbulence Origins in Sun’s Corona

New high-resolution images provide the first evidence of fully developed turbulence in the solar atmosphere, crucial for understanding space weather.

Solar Orbiter's Metis coronagraph captured detailed images of the solar corona, revealing the onset of turbulence close to the Sun.
The observations were made on October 12, 2022, when the spacecraft was 43.4 million km from the Sun.
The turbulent motion of solar wind begins in the Sun’s corona and affects its heating and movement through the Solar System.
Understanding solar wind turbulence is essential for predicting space weather and its impact on Earth’s satellites and communication systems.
The findings were published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, marking a significant advancement in solar physics.