Solar Dynamics (AIA 0094 Å Channel)

This channel (as well as AIA 131) is designed to study solar flares. It measures extremely hot temperatures around 6 million Kelvin (10.8 million F). It can take images every 2 seconds (instead of 10) in a reduced field of view in order to look at flares in more detail. Where: Flaring regions of the corona Wavelength: 94 angstroms (0.0000000094 m) = Extreme Ultraviolet/soft X-rays Primary ions seen: 17 times ionized iron (Fe XVIII) Characteristic temperature: 6 million K (10.8 million F)