NASA is planning a launch of an Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS satellite, to better observe the sun. The satellite is designed for close-up observations of the surface of the sun, but will only be able to see 1 percent of it at a time and resolve features just 150 miles (240 km) across the surface. The satellite, measuring 7 feet high (2.1 meters) and 12 feet across (3.7 meters), will orbit Earth in a polar, sun-synchronous path that will take it over the equator at the same local time each day.<br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world. <br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
