NASA Stereo probes show both sides of Sun at same time

Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video via Flickr

From NASA: "Launched in October 2006, STEREO traces the flow of energy and matter from the sun to Earth. It also provides unique and revolutionary views of the sun-Earth system. STEREO has given us the first view of the entire sun on February 6, 2011 and when coupled with SDO, will give us complete views of the sun's entire surface and atmosphere for the next 8 years." I confess: I have no idea what SDO is, so watch the video and find out:

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