Summary
They think during an eclipse the Sun’s corona will appear with shapes that look like flower petals.
The next eclipse will let them check if their predictions are right.
Key Points
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The team is led by Professor Dibyendu Nandi, an expert in astronomy and astrophysics.
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They are testing ideas about solar magnetism and space weather.
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Their computer models suggest petal‑shaped patterns in the Sun’s corona.
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Observations during the upcoming eclipse will confirm the predictions.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsRaman Research Institute
A large science centre in India where researchers work.
corona
The bright outer atmosphere of the Sun seen during an eclipse.
eclipse
When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light.
magnetism
Invisible forces that can attract or repel objects, like a magnet.
computer models
Digital simulations that help scientists predict how things behave.
space weather
Changes on the Sun that can affect Earth’s environment and technology.
petal‑like
Having a shape similar to the flat parts of a flower.
astronomy
The study of space, stars, planets, and galaxies.
astrophysics
The science that explains how things in space work.
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