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That sunspot was easily visible to the naked (but properly protected) eye. It was quite remarkable. Alternatively, you could see it by projecting an image of th
by lutorm 12y ago
That sunspot was easily visible to the naked (but properly protected) eye. It was quite remarkable. Alternatively, you could see it by projecting an image of the sun on a paper with a lens. (Works best with long focal length lenses so you don't set the paper on fire... ;-)
- demallien 12y agoYup, I got a good look at it on my way to work in Paris. It was one of those days where there is enough cloud that you can look at the sun without it hurting, but the sun is still visible through the clouds. I've been looking for sunspots on these occasions for about 10 years now, but thanks to a particularly quiet sun over that period, I haven't had any luck. So imagine my delight to look up and see the sunspot pretty much instantly. I mean this sucker was big.