Montana State University Solar Physics REU 2017


Brendan Gallagher

George Mason University

Major: Physics

Advisor: Dr. Jiong Qiu



Research Project: Evolution of Solar Active Regions on the Far Side

To understand and predict solar activity, magnetic field measurements are essential. The Solar Dynamic Observatory has provided magnetic field measurements but only in the hemisphere facing the Earth. The STEREO mission launched in 2006 carries two spacecraft that observe the Sun from different views. In this project, we will analyze ultraviolet images of the Sun taken by these two spacecraft, and study evolution of solar active regions when they are behind the Earth view.



Weekly Project Logs

Week 1 

Final Presentation

Presentation