Solar observatories are specialized facilities designed to study the Sun and its various activities. They use powerful telescopes and instruments to observe solar phenomena such as sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. By monitoring these events, scientists can better understand the Sun's behavior and its impact on the solar system, including Earth. These observatories can be found on the ground or in space. For example, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a satellite that continuously watches the Sun from a unique position between the Earth and the Sun. This information helps improve our understanding of space weather and its effects on technology and life on Earth.