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Old 07-03-2012, 03:43 PM
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AR1429 - X5-class solar flare

Quoting SDO issued 2012-03-07 04:31:01 UTC:

Earth-orbiting satellites have just detected an X5-class solar flare from big sunspot AR1429. Radiation storms and radio blackouts are possible.

Obtained from the "3D Sun" iPhone app.
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