There Are Planet-Sized 'Tornadoes' on the Sun!

There Are Planet-Sized 'Tornadoes' on the Sun!

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses solar tornadoes, revealing they are not tornado-shaped but appear so due to perspective. Recent research using 3D imaging shows plasma moves horizontally, not vertically. The video also covers galaxy jets from supermassive black holes, highlighting a study using interferometry to achieve high-resolution images. This study found jets wider than expected, suggesting they may originate from the accretion disk, challenging current models.

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How does the method of interferometry enhance the resolution of astronomical observations?

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What implications do the new findings about the structure of jets from black holes have on current astronomical models?

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