Solar Orbiter Obtains 1st Images of the Sun’s Poles

Solar Orbiter Obtains 1st Images of the Sun’s Poles

The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun’s two poles as scientists seek a deeper understanding of Earth’s host star, including its magnetic field, its 11-year cycle of activity and the solar wind.

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This image shows Solar Orbiter’s view of the Sun’s south pole on March 23, 2025. It was taken by the