Sunspots Revealed

The video explores the study of sunspots using advanced telescopes and supercomputers. Sunspots, cooler and darker areas on the sun, are linked to strong magnetic fields and have an 11-year activity cycle. They can cause solar flares and coronal mass ejections, impacting Earth's magnetic field and technology. Research at NCAR aims to understand sunspots' role in climate change and their broader implications for astrophysics.

What role do sunspots play in understanding stellar astrophysics?

Describe the connection between sunspot activity and solar flares.

How do geomagnetic storms affect Earth's magnetic field and technology?

What advancements are being made in sunspot modeling with new data?

What are the implications of solar activity variations on climate change?