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Last post 09-28-2005 2:59 PM by Sarah Gibson. 1 replies.
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  • 09-28-2005 2:33 PM

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    Alexis R

     

    When was the first sunspot observed, and photographed?

  • 09-28-2005 2:59 PM In reply to

    Re: sunspots

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    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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