Space telescope

Hinode

Also known as Solar-B

ObservatoriesOperational

Imagery

Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit — Hinode Views the 2012 Venus Transit
On June 5, 2012, Hinode captured this stunning view of the transit of Venus -- the last instance of this rare phenomenon until 2117.
2017
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center · NASA media (public domain)
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Overview

Hinode is a Japanese-led solar observatory studying the Sun's magnetic field and corona in visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray light.

Observing bands

X-ray Ultraviolet Visible light

Major discoveries

Knowledge connections

Operated byJAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Operated byNASA
ObservesX-ray
ObservesUltraviolet
ObservesVisible light
ObservedThe Sun

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JAXAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Japanese missions (Hayabusa, Akatsuki) and space science.