Solar Orbiter: a sharp view of the Sun 

Less than three years after the start of its scientific research mission, the space probe Solar Orbiter has already provided new and unique insights into the Sun. The observational data allow conclusions about the origin of the solar wind, reveal the smallest flares of radiation in the Sun's hot corona and, in collaboration with other space probes, offer an all-round view of our star's magnetic field. The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research plays a leading role in four of the scientific instruments on board.