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This is the most detailed full-Sun view humanity has ever seen

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NASA and ESA 's Solar Orbiter have captured the most detailed full-Sun view humanity has ever seen.

The image was taken on March 9, 2025 , from about 47.8 million miles ( 77 million kilometers ) away from the Sun .

The result is a 12,544 -by-12,544 pixel megaportrait that lets you zoom in and nerd out like never before.

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