EIT (Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope)

The Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (EIT) is an instrument on a solar observatory that captures images of the Sun in ultraviolet light. It helps scientists study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, which is much hotter than the surface. By imaging the corona, EIT reveals solar phenomena like solar storms, flares, and coronal mass ejections, providing insight into how solar activity affects space weather and Earth’s environment. Its observations are crucial for understanding the Sun’s behavior and predicting solar-related impacts on technology and astronauts.