ERNE : Energetic and Relativistic Nuclei and Electron Experiment
(ERNE)

Lots of different nuclei (the plural of nucleus) are thrown into the solar wind whenever there is solar flare. This experiment looks for these particles. This tells us about what causes these solar flare explosions.

It is also being used to answer questions about cosmic rays.

Picture courtesy of the SOHO ERNE consortium.


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