For the first time, images of the Sun's south pole have been captured by a space probe. This unique perspective provides scientists with valuable data about our star. The European Space Agency's ...

With cameras much improved since the last solar maximum in 2012, unique images will be possible. Related: Solar maximum will arrive sooner and last longer than previously expected, say scientists ...

Art & Tech Hot! How a Backyard Photographer Captured Some of the Most Detailed Images of the Sun Andrew McCarthy's new photos of the sun were captured with a humble five-inch telescope.

The winning image, shot with a fish-eye lens from a a rocky shelf on the Lake Michigan shore, topped a record 770-plus entries in the annual contest.