

Sun Explosions with Lika Guhathakurta
Jun 4, 2024
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen chat with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta about eclipses, solar storms, and the Parker Solar Probe mission. They discuss the Carrington Event, solar explosions, and the effects of solar events on technology. Learn about the sun's magnetic fields, auroras, and the upcoming solar maximum in 2025. Explore the historical reverence for the sun and its significance in different cultures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sun's Magnetic Fields
02:14 • 14min
Exploring Annular Eclipses and Sun Explosions
16:31 • 5min
Unveiling the Mysteries of Solar Storms and Auroras
21:48 • 12min
Solar Events and Technological Vulnerability
33:19 • 3min
Journeying Close to the Sun with Parker Solar Probe
36:43 • 17min
Solar Activity and Sunspots: A Teenage Acne Analogy
53:29 • 8min
Exploring the Fascination with the Sun
01:01:47 • 3min