solar system
The Sun
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A sunspot is a (relatively) cool area on the Sun’s surface (photosphere) which has an enormous amount of magnetic activity. A sunspot is a temporary phenomena on the Sun’s photosphere.
The amount of sunspots visible at any time on the Sun changes periodically, as the Sun goes through a cycle of activity which lasts roughly 11 years.
The strong magnetic fields of sunspots are also responsible for solar flares, which in turn cause the Aurora Borealis (Northern and Southern Lights) here on Earth.
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Object info
Name: The Sun
Type: G-type main-sequence star (G2V)
Constellation: n/a
Perigee/Apogee: n/a
Orbital period: n/a
Equatorial radius: 695700 km – 109 Earths
Mass: 330000 Earths
Eq. surface gravity: 27.94 G
Sidereal rotation period: 25,05 days
Date & location
Date: May 1, 2005
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 60 x 1/1600 sec @ ISO800 (Baader Astro Solar filter foil!!)
Camera: Canon 20D
Optics: TS 127/820mm Refractor
Mount: OTE-150
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