Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have identified miniature plasma loops on the Sun's outer layer. This discovery provides new insights into the Sun's magnetic energy storage and release processes.
These transient loops, approximately 3,500 kilometers long and less than 100 kilometers wide, were previously difficult to observe. The research, published in The Astrophysical Journal in March 2025, utilized data from multiple sources.
Observations came from the Goode Solar Telescope, NASA's IRIS, and the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The findings are expected to be further enhanced by the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) planned in Ladakh.