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Last Post 9/28/2005 1:59 PM by  Sarah Gibson
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    Alexis R

    When was the first sunspot observed, and photographed?

    Sarah Gibson



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    9/28/2005 1:59 PM
    Hi! Galileo was the first one to observe sunspots using a telescope. I believe the first photograph showing sunspots was taken in 1845 by Leon Foucault and Armand Fizeau -- this was a daguerrotype. cheers, Sarah

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