2012 and Planet X News Blog

The twin STEREO solar observatories, launched in 2006, completed a 3-d image of a CME in December, 2008, as reported to Space Daily. These twin observatories were launched to help scientists gauge strength and speed of solar storms that are heading towards Earth. This can provide a vital early warning system in case a CME does head towards Earth.

Capturing A Solar Storm In 3D

STEREO Snapshot of the Sun

by Staff Writers

Laurel MD (SPX) Apr 17, 2009

The APL-built and -operated twin STEREO observatories have made the first 3-D measurements of solar explosions, known as coronal mass ejections, enabling scientists to see their size and shape, and image them as they travel approximately 93 million miles from the sun to Earth. Scientists will be able to use this information to help determine how these strong solar storms will impact Earth’s atmosphere.

The Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory’s science data is enhanced, in part, due to the STEREO guidance and control team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Laurel, Md. They’re helping mission scientists more easily reconstruct 3-D imagery by very accurately pointing the spacecraft and reducing its jitter or movement.

This will be a vital tool in 2012 and 2013, when the sun starts interacting with Planet X in its passage through the solar system.

Catch you on the Backside!

Janice Manning

2012 and Planet X Bulletin