In the mid-sixteenth century, shortly after the invention of the telescope, which is a cylindrical object that serves to increase objects which are at great distances, it became possible to begin observing the Sun. After several observations, people began to notice the appearance and disappearance of dark spots from its surface.
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And so much speculation has been created as to what they might be.
What are these points?
Sunspots are part of the phenomenon in which dots end up appearing on the surface of the Sun and remain indefinitely. What everyone wants to know is, after all, what are these spots and why do they appear? They are regions in which the surface temperature is reduced, as there is the presence of intense magnetic fields that inhibit the surface convective process.
This, in turn, reduces the flow of energy within the star, which leaves a lower temperature in these regions.
Main consequences
Sunspots are currently taking up much of the time and study of several specialists. This is because most solar flares and coronal mass ejections end up being related to them. Mass eruptions and ejections arise in magnetically active regions, near neighboring sunspot groups.
Therefore, what we conclude at the moment is that the greater the number of visible spots, the greater the number of solar flares and storms driven by coronal mass ejections.
Other consequences caused by these phenomena are the problems generated in the telecommunication satellites, the electric discharges in the transmission lines, the interruption of the energy supply and also an increase in the level of radiation reaching the astronauts. This can cause various changes in the cells of the body.
Unsurprisingly, sunspot tracking becomes very important. It is also essential to remember that you need to be very careful when observing the Sun, because specific equipment is required for this, such as telescopes and eyeglasses. If the observation is not performed correctly, solar radiation can cause irreversible damage to the eyes of those who do not provide the necessary care.
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