Monday, November 25, 2013

Solar wind buffets Comet ISON--new movies from NAS


Source - Space Weather News for Nov. 25, 2013: http://spaceweather.com

COMETS IN THE SOLAR WIND: NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft is obtaining some marvelous footage of Comet ISON and Comet Encke being buffeted by gusts of solar wind.  So far the two comets have avoided a direct strike by a CME, but a solar storm in the days ahead could have dramatic effects.

For movies and more, visithttp://spaceweather.com.

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