Because of the "angle of view". The animations you refer to are from "above" the Sun's pole. Rick R. SAC From: Jones, Jack (AZ75) [mailto:jack.jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] I clicked on Search Tool for Real Time Data, LASCO C3, 128x128 dated the last couple days. Why isn't the tail pointing away from the sun like in animations? Looks like a flyby. Jack > Wow, check it out today! > > http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/realtime/c3/512/ > > Rick R. > SAC -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.