What is NASA STEREO?

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STEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory), the third mission in NASA’s Solar Terrestrial Probes (STP) program, consisted of two space-based observatories to study the structure and evolution of solar storms as they emerge from the Sun and move out through space.

Where is the stereo a spacecraft?

STEREO currently consists of a space-based observatory, STEREO-A, orbiting the Sun just inside of 1 AU – slowly catching up with Earth as it orbits about the Sun.

What are STEREO images?

Stereoscopic Imaging is a technique used for creating or enhancing the illusion that an image has depth by showing two slightly offset images separately to each eye of the viewer. Both images are of the same scene or object but from a slightly different angle or perspective.

What is stereo image in GIS?

Stereoscopy is the science of using overlapping imagery acquired from different locations to produce a 3D model that emulates true binocular vision. The technique was developed to identify and accurately measure topography and ground features visible in aerial photographs.

What did the STEREO spacecraft study?

The twin STEREO spacecraft studied the structure and evolution of solar storms as they emerge from the Sun. STEREO A remains active. The twin spacecraft provided the first-ever 3D view of the Sun’s surface. In 2012, STEREO captured data on an extreme solar storm more powerful than anything seen in the past 150 years.

What is stereo-a?

STEREO currently consists of a space-based observatory, STEREO-A, orbiting the Sun just inside of 1 AU – slowly catching up with Earth as it orbits about the Sun. This viewpoint away from the Earth-Sun line allows scientists to see the structure and evolution of solar storms as they blast from the Sun and move out through space.

What is stereo?

Welcome to the STEREO website! STEREO currently consists of a space-based observatory, STEREO-A, orbiting the Sun just inside of 1 AU – slowly catching up with Earth as it orbits about the Sun.

How does the stereo map show the Sun?

The movie starts with the view of the Sun as seen from Earth, with the 0 degree meridian line in the middle. The map then rotates through 360 degrees to show the part of the Sun not visible from Earth. A selection of some of our favorite video clips and images as they occur. Visit STEREO on the NASA Portal.