Solar Limb in X-rays (IMAGE) Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Caption This zoomed-in image shows how the sun's magnetic field shapes hot coronal plasma. Photos like this highlight the ever-changing connections between gas captured by the sun's magnetic field and gas escaping into interplanetary space. Credit NASA/LMSAL/SAO Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.