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While flying by Venus, Parker Solar Probe captured this view of Venus’ nightside.
— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) August 28, 2021
The WISPR instrument captured the image in July 2020 from 7,693 miles away from the planet.
Learn more: https://t.co/7cjfdCPXfk pic.twitter.com/EEblId1Fvn
Just as the Moon landing was a historic moment for lunar science, #ParkerSolarProbe "touching" the Sun is a giant leap for solar science as it will help us better understand the Sun and its effect on our solar system. #YearInReview https://t.co/IPjxC1Ykfn
— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) December 29, 2021
The Hubble Space Telescope released images in 2021 of galaxies, nebulae, and planets. @NASAHubble has orbited the Earth for over 30 years, and continues to observe the universe.
— NASA Goddard (@NASAGoddard) January 3, 2022
Learn more about Hubble: https://t.co/4vEmqRVDIG pic.twitter.com/DdrjOPfTNK
Have you ever wondered what the Sun is made of?
— NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) September 25, 2021
The Sun is not a great ball of fire. It’s made of plasma, a state of matter made up of atoms that have broken down into ions and electrons. Plasma is rare on Earth but it makes up over 99% of all observable matter in the universe. pic.twitter.com/5fFx3uBTgr