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X-ray Jets From the Sun

Caption: This image clearly shows an X-ray jet launching plasma out into the solar system from the Sun’s north polar coronal hole. This image was taken Jan. 10, 2007, by Hinode's X-ray telescope.

Credit: Hinode/SAO/NASA/JAXA

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