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Solar Symphony: Listening to the Sun’s hidden “music”

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Hearing the Sun: The Art of Data Sonification

This chapter explores the innovative practice of data sonification, where scientists transform solar data into sound to enhance understanding of solar phenomena. Focusing on the HAARP citizen science project and the Themis satellite, it reveals how audio representations uncover complex patterns in solar activity. The involvement of volunteers showcases the collaborative effort to interpret these sonic waves, bridging auditory experiences with astrophysical research.

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