NASA's IRIS Witnessed its Strongest Solar Flare Since its Launch (IMAGE)

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NASA's IRIS Witnessed its Strongest Solar Flare Since its Launch

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On Jan. 28, 2014, NASA's IRIS witnessed its strongest solar flare since it launched in the summer of 2013.

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