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Metsähovi caught a strong sun spot in solar map video

A video made of Metsähovi solar maps reveals the largest sun spot in 24 years.

The solar maps were measured at frequency of 37 GHz. Tens of additional bursts caused by the radio brightening were also recorded with several of Metsähovi's instruments used for solar research.

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