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Last post 02-28-2005 12:55 PM by Dawn Myers. 1 replies.
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  • 02-28-2005 11:51 AM

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    jessica

     

    what is a sunspot, why do you call it a spot?

  • 02-28-2005 12:55 PM In reply to

    • Dawn Myers
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    Re: sunspots

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    Hello Jessica,

    A sunspot is an area in the solar photosphere which is temporarily disturbed. It is dark because it is cooler than its surrounding area. A sunspot consists of a concentration of strong magnetic flux
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