Why Scientists Are Worried About the Sun's Corona

The video explores the significance of the Sun and the missions by NASA and ESA to study it. The Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter are designed to investigate the Sun's corona, solar winds, and magnetic fields. The Parker Probe, launched in 2018, is the closest spacecraft to the Sun, while the Solar Orbiter, launched in 2020, provides detailed images. Both missions aim to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and their impact on Earth.

What challenges do spacecraft face when approaching the Sun?

How does the temperature of the Sun's corona compare to its surface temperature?

What are the potential consequences of a Carrington-sized event hitting Earth today?

Discuss the findings of the Parker Solar Probe regarding the Sun's magnetic field.