Solar Orbiter moves into a tilted orbit of 17 degrees below the equator, offering new view of our star

The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has imaged the sun's south pole for the first time, the first of what's expected to be many new unique views.

Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods

Groundbreaking observations map chaotic patchwork of magnetic activity, said to be key to understanding how sun’s field flips

Solar Orbiter moves into a tilted orbit of 17 degrees below the equator, offering new view of our star