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IMAGES: Magnetometer (MAG)

The GOES-R Series Magnetometer (MAG) instrument measures the charged particles found in the outer area of the magnetosphere that are a dangerous radiation hazard to spacecraft and human spaceflight. In addition, the measurements taken by MAG can aid companies in providing alerts and warnings to their power and satellite customers due to the damage a change in magnetic flux can have on electric power grids and radio communications.

Local High Resolution Image Links:

This section mirrors the Flickr gallery above but contains links to only HIGH RESOLUTION LOCAL (to our server as opposed to Flickr) images. It functions as a 'one click' quick access to the highest resolution version of each image as well as back up in the event Flickr is down.