Why So Blue?: The Sun Gettin' His Swerve On

Note: Worthwhile larger version HERE.
This is an animated gif that makes the sun appear 3-D. Also, blue. While interesting, what's even more interesting is the UFO that keeps blinking in the bottom right corner. I suspect they're siphoning off our sun's energy like I do my neighbor's gastank. No wonder our solar cells blow!
Picture [wikipedia]
Thanks to Mr. KNUCKLES, who, AGAIN WITH THE INSULTS! *beating with gauntlet* It's on, Nancy-Pants!
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