Astronomers Captured Our Sun in the Highest Resolution Ever - SciShow News

The video explores the phenomenon of auroras, focusing on a new type called 'dunes' discovered by citizen scientists in Finland. These dunes offer insights into atmospheric features like mesospheric bores. The video also highlights the capabilities of the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, which provides unprecedented views of the sun, aiding in understanding solar activity and its effects on Earth.

What causes the colorful displays known as auroras?

• Reflections of sunlight on ice

• Volcanic eruptions

• Charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's atmosphere

• Lightning storms

What was unique about the 'dunes' aurora discovered in 2015?

• It was caused by volcanic activity

• It was red and circular

• It appeared as horizontal ripples

• It was visible only during the day

What atmospheric phenomenon might the dunes aurora help scientists study?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Mesospheric bores

• Tornadoes

How do auroras help us understand Earth's atmosphere?

• By measuring ocean currents

• By predicting weather patterns

• By highlighting atmospheric responses to solar changes

• By showing the effects of pollution

What is the significance of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope?

• It tracks the movement of asteroids

• It provides high-resolution images of the sun's surface

• It is the first telescope to observe Mars

• It measures the Earth's magnetic field

What can the new telescope reveal about the sun's corona?

• Its magnetic field strength

• Its gravitational pull

• Its unexpected high temperatures

• Its color variations

Why is it important to study the sun's activity?

• To understand its impact on Earth's technology

• To track the moon's orbit

• To predict rainfall patterns

• To measure the Earth's rotation speed