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March 22, 1817
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Rev. M. Stark, a canon and astronomer from Augsburgh, observed a vast cavity in the sun containing black billows and spots, as reported in the Gazette de France on Dec. 8.
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SPOTS IN THE SUN.
From the Gazette de France, Dec. 8.
The Rev. M. Stark, a canon and astronomer of Augsburgh, has observed in the sun a vast opening or cavity, 4 minutes 36 seconds from its Eastern and 15 minutes 7 seconds from its southern edge. In that cavity, the apparent diameter of which is three times larger than the real diameter of the earth, are seen two black billows or holes, separated from each other by a luminous space, and the largest of which terminates in a point at its upper extremity, and crenated at its lower.
Between this vast apparent abyss and the eastern edge of the sun, there are several asperities, below which four small black spots are seen, and six above.
From the Gazette de France, Dec. 8.
The Rev. M. Stark, a canon and astronomer of Augsburgh, has observed in the sun a vast opening or cavity, 4 minutes 36 seconds from its Eastern and 15 minutes 7 seconds from its southern edge. In that cavity, the apparent diameter of which is three times larger than the real diameter of the earth, are seen two black billows or holes, separated from each other by a luminous space, and the largest of which terminates in a point at its upper extremity, and crenated at its lower.
Between this vast apparent abyss and the eastern edge of the sun, there are several asperities, below which four small black spots are seen, and six above.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Sun Spots
Astronomical Observation
Solar Cavity
Black Billows
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. M. Stark
Where did it happen?
The Sun
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Key Persons
Rev. M. Stark
Location
The Sun
Event Date
Dec. 8
Story Details
Rev. M. Stark observed a vast cavity in the sun, 4 minutes 36 seconds from its eastern edge and 15 minutes 7 seconds from its southern edge, with an apparent diameter three times larger than Earth's. Inside, two black billows separated by luminous space, the largest pointed at top and crenated at bottom. Between the cavity and eastern edge, asperities with four small black spots below and six above.