Hinode

Overview

Hinode is a Japanese-led solar observatory studying the Sun's magnetic field and corona in visible, ultraviolet, and X-ray light.

Observing bands

Major discoveries

Knowledge connections

• Operated byJAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
• Operated byNASA
• ObservesX-ray
• ObservesUltraviolet
• ObservesVisible light
• ObservedThe Sun

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• JAXAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  Japanese missions (Hayabusa, Akatsuki) and space science.