Solar Wind And Milky Way . ... Credit Copyright: LASCO , SOHO Consortium , NRL , ESA , NASA Explanation: The Sun is bright , so bright that it overwhelms the light from other stars even for most satellite-borne telescopes. ... In this LASCO image from December 24, 1996 , an occulting disk (center) and mechanical support (extending from the lower left) are visible along with the billowing Solar Wind . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...