2004 Exploring Space Weather

Published in July 2004 as one half of a two-piece set with "New Views of Our Sun," this informative map presents a striking graphic of the sun, revealing the core, radiation zone, magnetic lines, photosphere, sunspots, chromosphere, and corona, as well as the high-energy protons, X-rays, and UV rays that bombard Earth. A wealth of information and fascinating photographs present a better understanding of space weather created by the sun's continual flares and their effect on our planet.