Scientists photograph Sun's corona with unprecedented clarity

Scientists have obtained the sharpest images ever of the Sun's corona, revolutionizing solar observation. Researchers used advanced adaptive optics to counteract atmospheric distortion, capturing unprecedented detail of the Sun's outermost layer. This new system, installed at the Goode Solar Telescope, reshapes itself rapidly to correct for air turbulence. The breakthrough, published in Nature Astronomy, allows for detailed study of the corona, which influences space weather and impacts Earth's technology. This marks the first time adaptive optics have significantly enhanced coronal studies.