NASA solar montage of Elmer the Elephant


But NASA can paint a different picture using specialized instruments, either in ground-based or space-based telescopes, which can “see” light beyond the extremes of visible. Different wavelengths convey information about different components of the sun’s surface and atmosphere, so scientists use them to paint a more complete picture of our nearest and dearest star.

But, when I saw the montage, I knew it reminded me of something…


NASA – Sun Primer: Why NASA Scientists Observe the Sun in Different Wavelengths.