A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star | Re-released

A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star | Re-released

Author: Weather Group Television December 11, 2024 Duration: 1:06:42
RECORDED APRIL 1, 2024 Originally released April 3, 2024 Guest: Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA Heliophysicist You may have noticed there’s been plenty of conversation concerning the closest star to us over the past year or so. From the total solar eclipse in April to the increase in solar storms as we approach the solar maximum, the sun has been getting plenty of attention. So we wanted to take a deeper look into our celestial neighbor and what better way to do that than to invite Dr. Alex Young, a heliophysicist, on the weather geeks podcast! Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:21 Fascination with Eclipses09:02 Total Solar Eclipse and Eclipse Season12:34 Chasing the Eclipse15:16 Partial Eclipse and Viewing Techniques22:15 Factors for a Good Totality Location26:19 Scientific Opportunities during Eclipses30:45 Solar Maximum and its Impact32:27 What Drives Solar Activity37:23 Solar Maximum and the Corona40:07 Comparison of Solar Cycles43:28 Aurora Borealis and Australis46:17 Impacts of Solar Storms50:47 Space Weather and Rocket Launches53:21 Effects on Power Grids54:29 Protecting Infrastructure from Solar Storms01:00:29 Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipses01:03:35 Tips for Viewing the Aurora See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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