Sun in 3D

NASA's Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory (STEREO) satellites have provided the first three-dimensional images of the sun. For the first time, scientists were able to see structures in the sun's atmosphere in 3D using stereoscopic glasses.

The 3D visualisation will greatly assist scientists' ability to understand solar physics and there by improve space weather forecasting. A number of 3D images, animations and video are also provided by the websites illustrated below.

More information:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stereo/main/index.html

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stereo/news/stereo3D_press.html