A large sunspot is at present visible on the sun’s disc 16 degrees to the north of the sun’s equator. The Dominion Observatory estimates it to have a penumbra] diameter of over 23,000 miles. Much activity is in evidence around this spot, and interesting developments are being looked for. Nine centres of activity are at present visible on the sun, with a total of 45 spots,
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19138, 6 October 1936, Page 4
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