# Stunning Star Time-Lapses The NASA 'Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes' Video is Astounding By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-04-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-three-years-of-sun-in-three-minutes References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-shows-the-sun-like-you-ve-never-seen-before-in-3-minutes) & [nasa.gov](http://www.nasa.gov) The sun keeps our planet alive and the [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster) 'Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes' video helps put the illusive star into a new focus unlike anything we've ever seen before. The video was produced by utilizing the [Solar Dynamics Observatory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-juva) (SDO), which took a series of photographs over the course of three years. The final cut of NASA 'Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes' progresses at a rate of two images per day over the span of the three year project. Paired with a classical piece that gives the video a ballet-like sentiment, the NASA 'Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes' is beautiful snapshot of our solar system's most important star. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar Time-lapse Videos:** Opportunity for camera and editing experts to create stunning time-lapse videos of the sun and other celestial bodies. - **Visual Data Visualization:** Opportunity for businesses to present complex data through visually appealing and artistic means, similar to the NASA video. - **Technology-enabled Art:** Opportunity for artists to leverage technology and scientific data to create innovative works of art, like the NASA video's pairing of classical music with images of the sun. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photography businesses can leverage the trend of creating time-lapse videos of celestial bodies to offer unique and exciting services to clients. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can incorporate visually stunning and scientifically accurate depictions of celestial bodies into their productions to captivate audiences. - **Science and Technology:** Science and technology companies can utilize the trend of visually presenting complex data and scientific concepts to improve public understanding and engagement with their research. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Glass Solar System Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-system-in-a-sphere.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Luxury Solar System Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bejeweled-solar-system-set.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsketcher.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Rapid Photo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-minute-photos.md)