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Last Post 3/21/2014 11:27 AM by  Dawn Myers
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3/21/2014 7:59 AM

    vivian bhr

    what are sunspots, when were they first observed ?


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    3/21/2014 11:27 AM
    Sunspots are areas on the surface of the Sun where there is a concentration of magnetic flux. They appear dark because they are cooler then the surrounding area of the Sun. Johannes Fabricius first observed sunspots in 1611 and was the first to publish his results. There are records that the Chinese also observed sunspots before that time. You can read more here. http://www.nasa.gov/missi...ws/400yrs-spots.html
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