New GOES-19 Satellite Captures Extended Images of Sun's Atmosphere | NOAA

New GOES-19 Satellite Captures Extended Images of Sun's Atmosphere | NOAA 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently unveiled the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1) and the Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI). These are two advanced instruments onboard the NOAA's new GOES-19 satellite, launched on June 25, 2024. These tools are set to "revolutionize" space weather monitoring and forecasting as they begin observing the Sun and its influence on Earth. 

CCOR-1 is the world’s first dedicated operational space-based coronagraph. Using an occulting disk to block the bright surface of the sun, CCOR-1 provides images of the corona every 15 minutes. This powerful telescope is designed to detect and analyze coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—massive bursts of solar plasma and magnetic fields that can significantly impact Earth's space environment. By observing the Sun in the extreme ultraviolet part of the spectrum, SUVI captures phenomena like flares and coronal loop—critical to understanding hazardous space weather.

Note: Data from GOES-19, during its post-launch testing phase, should be considered preliminary and non-operational.

Learn More: https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/news/noaas-goes-19-captures-extended-images-of-the-suns-atmosphere

Video Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Duration: 2 minutes

Release Date: Nov. 12, 2024

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