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This is what an M 3.6 (rather powerful) solar flare looks like

The video above is of a M 3.6, or what passes for a rather large, solar flare spewing forth from the Sun. It took place on February 24, 2011 and lasted for over 90 minutes. This is actually a time-lapse of the flare, with images taken every 24 seconds… Continue reading

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