Sunspots (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

Sunspots

Caption

A picture of dark sunspots and bright diffuse faculae (best seen around the edges). The study shows how the larger mix of heavy elements leave the spots unchanged, while increasing the contrast of the bright diffuse faculae.

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NASA/SDO

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