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Community photo entitled active sun by Patricio Leon on 08/27/2025 at Santiago, Chile

active sun

On 08/27/2025 10:28 am by Patricio Leon | Santiago, Chile

giant sunspot AR4197 keeps growing, the western component alone measures about 4.5 x 3 Earths, slightly bigger than spot AR4199. No M class flares today but complex 4197 maintains the gamma magnetic component so it could emit one in any moment.

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

crop, B/C