This was reported by the Jijinshan Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, referring to the Ukrinform Xinhua.

The Advanced Observatory for the Study of the Space-Based Solar Research (ASO-S), dubbed Kuafu-1, transmitted clear X-ray images of solar flares that occurred at 1:00 a.m. ET on November 11, 2022, ASO-S’s chief scientist said. Gan Weicun.

He emphasized that the image was obtained using a rigid X-ray thermal camera installed on the satellite. According to the report, although the satellite is still in the testing phase, the shooting effect is excellent, allowing you to effectively identify both the details and fine structure of flares on the Sun.

“Kuafu-1” was launched into space on October 9 from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome (Northwest China) with the help of the “Long March-2D” rocket.

Named after a giant from Chinese mythology who constantly chases the sun, the Kuafu-1 space-based solar observatory operates in a sun-synchronous orbit and is not affected by Earth’s rotation, whereas ground-based telescopes can only observe the Sun. day.

“ASO-S can provide 24-hour continuous Sun observation most of the year. The satellite will pass through the Earth’s shadow each day from May to August, during which the maximum daily rest period will not exceed 18 minutes. Gan Weicun said.