A solar flare captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, AIA at 304 angstrom.

Drop in between 1-3pm at The Iron Ore Belt Access to join Greensboro Astronomy Club members as we observe our planet’s nearest star using special solar viewing equipment. Please dress for hot, sunny weather!

NOTE: Program will be cancelled in the case of cloudy skies/rainy weather. Sign up on Eventbrite to be emailed in case of cancellation.

Photo courtesy of NASA: Sun blasting a M6.6 flare on February 23, 2011. Image captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, using the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly, at 304 angstrom.