Solar Mysteries Unveiled: Parker's Sun Exploration Quiz

The Parker Solar Probe's perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, is about 3 solar radii, approximately 3 times the Sun's radius, allowing it to study the corona up close.

The innovative heat shield on the Parker Solar Probe is known as the Thermal Protection System, designed to withstand extreme temperatures near the Sun.

The heat shield material used on the Parker Solar Probe is a carbon composite, specially designed for extreme temperature resistance.

The FIELDS instrument on the Parker Solar Probe measures the electric and magnetic fields in the Sun's atmosphere, aiding in the understanding of solar magnetic activity.

The Parker Solar Probe aims to study solar winds in the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona), crucial for space weather prediction and understanding the Sun's influence.

The groundbreaking discovery made by the Parker Solar Probe is that solar winds near the Sun are faster than expected, challenging existing theories.

Tiny, high-speed particles observed near the Sun by the Parker Solar Probe are known as "solar sprites," contributing to our understanding of the Sun's emissions.

The Solar Orbiter mission complements the Parker Solar Probe by studying the Sun's polar regions, providing additional insights into the Sun's activity.

The Parker Solar Probe provided critical knowledge that the Sun's magnetic fields can flip polarity, impacting our understanding of solar magnetic cycles.

"Switchbacks" observed by the Parker Solar Probe are sudden increases in solar wind speed, unique features important for understanding solar wind behavior.