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sunspot temperature

Last post 03-09-2006 10:12 AM by Dawn Myers. 1 replies.
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  • 03-09-2006 10:04 AM

    sunspot temperature

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    From, Jo-el (BC)

     

    The outer structure of a sunspot, is it cooler, or hotter than the inner structure "umbra"?

     

     

  • 03-09-2006 10:12 AM In reply to

    • Dawn Myers
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    Re: sunspot temperature

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    Hello Jo-el

    The umbra is actually the darker cooler part of the sunspot. The penumbrae is the outer region of the sunpot.

    Dawn
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