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Two spectacular new images of the Sun marking the inauguration of the #InouyeSolarTelescope on Haleakala, Maui.

They show the complementary nature of observing at different wavelengths: @ESASolarOrbiter extends this principle to those invisible from the ground.

HT @PlanRad Image of an 82,500km square region of the Sun at 18km resoluImage of an 82,500km square region of the Sun at 18km resolu
@ESASolarOrbiter @PlanRad Be sure to click & view at full-size: they're lovely.

Both show a an 82,500km square region of the Sun at 18km resolution.

L: in the emission line of H-beta at 486nm showing the chromosphere above the surface

R: in the Fraunhofer G-band at 430nm showing surface granulation
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