Solar Orbiter Science Begins

Explore the groundbreaking Solar Orbiter mission and its initial scientific findings in this 48-minute press briefing from AGU's Fall Meeting 2020. Discover the mission's objectives to capture the closest-ever images of the Sun and observe its polar regions. Learn about the discovery of 'campfires' (mini solar flares) and the significance of upcoming Venus flybys in enabling polar observations. Gain insights into the various instruments onboard, including remote sensing tools, magnetographs, and coronagraphs, as well as in-situ instruments like EPD. Understand the mission's contributions to studying solar dynamics and stereoscopic observations. Engage with the presentation through a Q&A session and stay updated on the latest science news, including planned Venus observations.