The day after the "doomsday" sun "winked" Earth

The sun winked mankind December 22 - the day after it became clear that the end of the world according to the Mayan canceled. "Winks" our star appeared in the pictures made by orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory NASA.

"Winks" The sun was due to three spots on its surface caused by magnetic activity. This photos have practical value - they allow you to learn more about the processes occurring in the solar surface.

At NASA, commenting on the pictures, did not fail to recall the unfulfilled fears of doomsday. "Despite reports about the prophecy of the ancient Maya, the mysterious planet, which was supposed to face our own, or reverse the rotation of the Earth, we are still here", - joked the head of the Center archaeoastronomy John Carlson.

via factroom.ru