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3/1/2007 6:11 PM
    Lilian G (da) How come some sunspots are round, and others odd shaped?

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    3/8/2007 8:26 AM
    Hi Lillian,
    That is an interesting question, and I think we just don't know. The shape of the sunspot is connected to the structure of the magnetic field which causes the spot. A simple magnetic field makes for a round spot. a more complex field leads to odd shaped spots. But why are the fields in some spots simple and others complex? We are still working on that one.

    Terry



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