Tag: Observing
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Scientists discover a world orbiting a unique young star
Scientists are reporting the discovery of a planet about as large as Neptune that circles a young star, AU Microscopii, in just over a week
- Sun + Space Weather
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Scientists find clues to solar variability in observations of other stars
Researchers are using data from Sun-like stars to learn more about solar variability
- Climate,
- Sun + Space Weather
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After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end
The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago – and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned from existing GPS signals can improve operational weather forecasts – was officially decommissioned on May 1, outliving its original planned lifespan by a dozen years.
- Data,
- Weather
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A ‘bucket full of photons’ may yield clues about the Sun's magnetic fields
Scientists at NCAR designed and built one of the Inouye Solar Telescope’s five instruments: the Visible Spectro-Polarimeter (ViSP). This extremely versatile instrument can observe any wavelength across the visible spectrum of the Sun’s radiation, allowing scientists a huge degree of flexibility to explore.
- Sun + Space Weather
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UCAR licensing agreement with AER will boost use of GNSS satellite data
UCAR, building on its commitment to improve weather forecasting, will license a satellite data processing system to Atmospheric and Environmental, Inc.
- Data,
- Weather