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SOHO sunspot - 23/09/2003
Science & Exploration

Sunspot as big as three planet Earths!

01/10/2003 987 views 0 likes
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There was a big sunspot on the Sun last week, 23-28 September, 2003.

The sunspot, part of a region known as 'Active Region 10464', was almost as wide as three planet Earths lined up in a row.

This means it's big enough to see without magnification.

CAUTION: Never look directly at the Sun without suitable eye protection!

Now, for a really big sunspot group, click here!

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