Observing the Sun’s ring-like corona has always been a challenge due to its high temperature, which makes it difficult for instruments to study closely. Scientists had previously only been able to study the corona during solar eclipses, when the moon blocks enough sunlight to make the corona visible from Earth.
This limited observation time often required scientists to chase eclipses around the world, with sometimes only minutes of observation or no time at all if clouds obscured the view.
Studying the corona is crucial for scientists, as it is the source of all space weather and its associated turbulences such as solar storms, solar winds, etc
According to ESA, the Proba-3 mission’s artificial eclipse will offer a remarkable 100-fold increase in study time. The mission is expected to generate around 50 ’eclipses’ per year, each lasting six hours, giving researchers an unparalleled opportunity to study the Sun’s complex atmospheric interactions.
How will India benefit from Proba-3?
Proba-3 is being hailed as ESA’s technology demonstration mission and Isro’s role in launching the mission highlights India’s reliable space launch facilities and its growing space capabilities. Further, it will be an addition to India’s rising reputation for cost-effective space missions.
According to Indian Express, there is also a strong possibility that the Indian solar physicist community will have exclusive access to the Proba-3 data as Indian scientists helped conceptualise the scientific goals of this mission. This data can offer an opportunity for collaborative research between the two space agencies and contribute to India’s own solar missions.
With input from agencies
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