appetizer sunspot

AR3738 measures 10 Earths from end to end now we can observe it with little or no foreshortening, the leading dark core is 2 x 2 Earths and a string of minor cores connects it with the trailing one; it is more or less an opening act for the huge active region following her steps which should be evident by tomorrow at 8 o'clock limb position

Newt 4.5"+ solar film, 1/640s ISO100

crop, B/C