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 ]
I cheated and peeked at SOHO (http://sohowww.estec.esa.nl/) :wink: