JOURNAL ARTICLE

Here's how a prediction of the sun's corona during the 2024 eclipse fared.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 205, n. 12. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MANN, ADAM 3 of 3

Abstract

Researchers at Predictive Science Inc. in San Diego have been creating computer simulations of the sun's corona since 1994. These simulations are used to forecast the appearance of the corona during solar eclipses, providing valuable information for scientists studying the corona and helping to validate computer models. The company's final prediction for the 2024 eclipse was close but not perfect, due to the sun being near solar maximum and the unpredictable nature of solar activity. The researchers emphasize the need for more holistic observations of the sun to improve predictions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/06, Vol. 205, Issue 12, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:177828202
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