Huge sunspot on it's way

[Whitters]

BIG SUNSPOT: There's a big spot on the sun today, sunspot 564.  It first appeared only a few days ago, tiny and unremarkable. Since then it has grown wider than eight planet Earths.  The active region can be seen without a telescope--but never look directly at the sun.  Unfiltered sunlight can damage your eyes. Visit spaceweather.com for safe solar observing tips and a movie of the growing sunspot.

Anyone fancy having a go at imaging it. Maybe following over the next week while it crosses the face of the Sun.

[ This Message was edited by: Whitters on 2004-02-25 22:58 ]

[Rick]

I cheated and peeked at SOHO