Date: 28 Nov 2006 21:44:32
From: Sam Wormley
Subject: A strange-looking sunspot is emerging on the sun
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Space Weather News for Nov. 28, 2006
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STRANGE SUNSPOT: A strange-looking sunspot is emerging on the sun. It's shaped like a ring almost three times wider
than Earth. Amateur astronomers with solar telescopes are encouraged to monitor this curious apparition. It may be
little more than a novelty--but its definitely worth watching.
ALIGNMENT OF PLANETS: Mark your calendar. On Dec. 8th through 11th, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars will form a tight
triangle in the eastern sky at dawn. All three will fit together in the field of view of ordinary binoculars. (Mars is
dim enough that binoculars may be required to see it.) Of special note is the morning of Dec. 10th when Jupiter and
Mercury converge within 0.25 degrees of one another. The close, bright pair will be visible to the unaided eye--a
fabulous sight in the rosy glow of sunrise.
Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps, images and more information.
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