Prominence Collection

Solar prominence. Ultraviolet SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) satellite image of a solar prominence (bottom left)

Solar prominence. SOHO image of a huge prominence in the corona of the Sun. The prominence is a massive cloud of plasma confined by powerful magnetic fields

Australia, Melbourne, Southgate Bridge illuminated at night. Feb 2007

Solar corona and prominences 1860 (1870)
Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by the English astronomer Warren de la Rue ( 1815-1889) at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860

Fresh Beer, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862-1918), Russian, Georgian primitivist painter
5305464 Fresh Beer, 1904, by Niko Pirosmani (1862A-1918), Russian, Georgian primitivist painter, who posthumously rose to prominence

Prince Ruperts House
Prince Ruperts house in Beech Street, Barbican. He was a German-English army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor

Windsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Windsor Hotel, Montreal, Canada, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Solar flare. This was one of the most spectacular solar flares ever recorded, spanning more than 588, 000 km across the solar surface

Solar eruption. Solar flares, or prominences, are massive eruptions of ionized hydrogen gas, often larger than the Earth, which arch away from the surface of the Sun

X-ray image of a solar flare. Solar flares, or prominences, are massive eruptions of ionized hydrogen gas, often larger than the Earth, which arch away from the surface of the Sun

Sunspots and solar prominences, 1973. Image from Skylabs solar telescope. Sunspots are relatively cool areas on the Suns surface, the photosphere

Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. Artist: Warren De La Rue
Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. This was the first solar eclipse to be photographed, using the Kew Photoheliograph

Australia, Melbourne, Princes Bridge and cityscape illuminated at dusk
Feb 2007

Australia, Melbourne, cityscape, view form Rialto Tower, sunset
Feb 2007

Australia, Melbourne, view from Princes Bridge, dusk
Feb 2007

A gigantic UFO venting plasma from the Sun

Australia, Melbourne, illuminated cityscape reflected in Yarra River
Feb 2007

Australia, Melbourne, Yarra river and cityscape illuminated at dusk
Feb 2007

Sun and planets, size comparison
Alien planetary system. Artwork of an extrasolar Earth-like planet (centre right) orbiting its parent star. Another planet (black dot) is seen transiting the star

Match Makers
The Match Makers of the East End. The match-making industry employed mainly female workers and came to prominence in 1888 during the match-making strike when, led by Annie Besant

Solar Eclipse 1919
The eclipse of the sun - a photograph taken by British observers in Brazil, showing the prominence, like an explosion, which passed around the sun

Soldier with camera, location unknown but believed to be in the UK. A delighfully spontaneous shot with short depth of field giving maximum prominence to the main subject

Illustration of solar prominence above the suns surface

SOLAR PROMINENCES. The whole edge of the sun taken with calcium K line, 9 December 1929, showing solar prominences

Solar Flare

Full Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in 3D
December 4, 2011 - High resolution image of the Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in exquisite detail. The Sun appears rounded

Magnificent Coronal Mass Ejection erupts on the Sun
On August 31, 2012 a long filament of solar material that had been hovering in the suns atmosphere, the corona, erupted out into space

An M8. 7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface
January 22, 2012 -An M8.7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface, an earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), and a burst of fast moving

H-alpha full Sun in red color with active areas and filaments

Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence
March 30, 2010 - Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence as seen in extreme UV light

Close-up view of a massive X2. 2 solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

Artists concept of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star
An artists depiction of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star

Solar eclipse with prominences and diamond ring effect, Queensland, Australia

Mercury Solar Transit with active sunspots and solar prominence
November 8, 2006 - Mercury Solar Transit with active sunspots and solar prominence

An artists impression of a Jupiter-size extrasolar planet being eclipsed by its
This is an artists impression of the Jupiter-size extrasolar planet, HD 189733b, being eclipsed by its parent star. The planet is a hot Jupiter

A cutaway view of the sun, showing its different parts and the currents that flow within it

Total solar eclipse taken near Carberry, Manitoba, Canada
February 26, 1979 - Total solar eclipse taken near Carberry, Manitoba, Canada

2012 Transit of Venus moving across the face of the Sun

H-alpha-Sun Promimence

H-alpha Sun with solar prominences

The first diamond ring during the total eclipse of the Sun
November 14, 2012 - The first diamond ring during the total eclipse of the Sun, Queensland, Australia

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

Full Sun showing coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - An M-2 flare occurred on the Sun which released a very large coronal mass ejection (CME). At this wavelength, very little of the ejected material is visible

An intensity M8. 7 solar flare on the Suns surface
January 23, 2012 - An intensity M8.7 solar flare on the Suns surface. A stream of solar material is seen flowing off into space above the hot spot, likely solar protons and a coronal mass ejection

Artists concept of a planet passing in front of a Sun-like star it orbits
An artists depiction of a planet passing in front of the star it orbits from a distant perspective. The event is known as a transit

Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun
January 28, 2011 - Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun

Bright sun shining in the universe with starry background

Spring eclipse as viewed from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Unlike the crisp shadow one sees on the sun during a lunar eclipse, Earths shadow has a variegated edge due to its atmosphere

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"Prominence: Illuminating the World, from Solar Flares to City Lights" Witness the awe-inspiring dance of solar prominences, as they gracefully swirl and twist in the vast expanse of our sun's corona. Melbourne's Southgate Bridge stands proud and prominent, its elegant structure illuminated against the night sky, a symbol of Australia's modernity. Step back in time to 1860 when scientists first captured the mesmerizing beauty of solar corona and prominences through their lenses - a glimpse into celestial prominence. Niko Pirosmani's "Fresh Beer" painting captures the essence of Georgian culture with its vibrant colors and prominent depiction of everyday life. Prince Rupert's House proudly stands tall, an architectural marvel that showcases prominence in design and craftsmanship throughout history. The Windsor Hotel in Montreal exudes grandeur with its majestic facade, epitomizing prominence as a landmark destination for travelers from around the world since 1897. Behold the raw power unleashed by a solar flare - an explosive display that reminds us of nature's immense energy and its prominent role in shaping our universe. From deep within our star emerges a solar eruption, captivating astronomers worldwide with its sheer magnitude and undeniable prominence on astronomical scales. X-ray images reveal intricate details within a solar flare - showcasing how science unravels hidden mysteries while highlighting their striking visual prominence. In 1973, sunspots and solar prominences took center stage as astronomers marveled at these magnetic phenomena dotting our sun's surface - evidence of nature’s ever-changing yet prominently beautiful canvas.