Astrophotographer’s Sun Photos Showcase Astonishing Solar Phenomena

Aug 22 2024

Jason Stromback, an astrophotographer, has captured multiple shots and videos of the Sun in incredible detail, showcasing several solar flares and sunspots. He used various equipment, including the Coronado PST telescope, Skywatcher 80mm ED refractor, Daystar Quark Chromosphere, and the ZWO178MM camera on a Skywatcher GTI mount.

Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation in the Sun’s atmosphere, often releasing energy equivalent to billions of atomic bombs. These flares are caused by a reconfiguration of the Sun’s magnetic fields, resulting in the release of vast amounts of energy.

Solar flares emit radiation across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. The most intense radiation from these flares can reach Earth within minutes, causing interference with communication systems, satellites, and even power grids. Solar flares can also trigger auroras, like the Northern and Southern Lights, as the charged particles interact with Earth’s magnetic field.

Stromback’s shots also reveal various sunspots, visible as dark regions on the Sun’s surface. These are cooler areas caused by the twisting and concentration of the Sun’s magnetic field in certain regions, which inhibits the flow of gases from the interior to the Sun’s surface.

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Six-Year Old Vietnamese Boy Found Alive In Forest After 5 Days

Aug 22 2024

A six-year old Vietnamese boy has been found alive after being missing in a Vietnamese forest.

Local media reported that Dang Tien Lam went missing on the 17th of August after he was playing with his 9 siblings and wandered off into the hills and got lost.

He was later found on Wednesday after local farmers heard a child’s cry while they were clearing a cinnamon field close to the forest.

It was reported that Lam was so tired that he was unable to stand up, even saying “I’m so tired, I can’t stand up, please carry me up,” according to local farmer Ly Van Nang.

“[The child told me] that when he got lost, he could not find his way home,” said Mr Nang, according to local news site Dan Tri.

“And the more he walked, the more he could not find a way out.”

Reports also stated that Lam managed to survive the 5 days on leaves, wild fruits and stream water.

The local police also stated that it was a “miracle” that Lam was still alive.

Local police described his survival as a “miracle,” especially after more than 150 people—including police officers, soldiers, and volunteers—searched for him without success.

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Sign Up For The Welbee’s Round Table Malta Charity Padel Tournament

Aug 22 2024

The Charity Padel Tournament hosted by Welbee’s and Round Table will be a sportive spectacle filled with amateur and beginner players who are craving for a competitive opportunity to play padel, all for a good cause.

The tournament will be held on the 7th of September at 9:30 AM at the Padel court in Pembroke and will be open for men double teams, women double teams and mixed double teams.

To enter the tournament, every team has to pay a fee of €60, with all proceeds from the tournament going to Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem.

Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem is a Maltese NGO founded in 1999 by the Franciscan Capuchin Province. Its mission is to provide shelter and support to homeless individuals, helping them achieve their full potential. The organization currently operates five community-based facilities.

The tournament will feature a group stage and a knockout stage featuring the qualified top teams from the earlier group stage round.

To register for the tournament follow the link https://www.roundtablemalta.com/padel-24

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Netflix to Produce Series About Gordon Ramsay

Aug 22 2024

New on Gordon Ramsay’s menu is his upcoming Netflix series, Being Gordon Ramsay, announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival on Wednesday, August 21.

The series will document the chef’s journey as he works toward his goal of opening a new culinary venture in London’s second tallest building, 22 Bishopsgate. Although the premiere date has yet to be confirmed by Netflix, the project is expected to launch in February 2025.

Directed by Dionne Bromfield, the show will be filmed over nine months under Studio Ramsay Global production. Amanda Westwood, Deborah Sargeant, and Lisa Edwards will join Bromfield as executive producers, with Jess Holder serving as production executive.

The documentary will also capture moments with Ramsay’s family, including his wife Tana, as cameras have been granted access. However, the couple’s children—Megan, 26; twins Jack and Holly, 24; Matilda “Tilly,” 22; Oscar, 5; and their 8-month-old Jesse—have not been confirmed for appearances in the show.

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