National Solar Observatory

Godwin, Cole

Instrumentation and Facilities• Dunn Solar Telescope (Sacramento Peak)• Solar adaptive optics and high-resolution technology

• McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope (Kitt Peak)• Largest unobstructed optical telescope• Panchromic and flux-detecting capabilities

Global Oscillation Network Group• Studies helioseismology of the sun• Consists of six stations encircling Earth• Measures 5-min oscillations of the Sun

GONG Images

Photosphere Intensity H-Alpha Imaging

SOLIS Telescope• Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigations of the Sun• Study of:• Solar Cycles• Energy Releases• Solar irradiance

SOLIS Imaging

Equivalent Width Chromosphere Longitudinal Mag Photosphere