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An observational examination of models for sunspot magnetic field configurations

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The magnetic field configuration for an isolated, nearly circular sunspot has been obtained from measurements at some 100 points in the spot. The observations are compared with theoretical models for the field configuration of an isolated, axially-symmetric sunspot. The results support the Schlüter, Temesváry model with no return flux and a limiting field line inclination of ~70°.

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Adam, M.G. An observational examination of models for sunspot magnetic field configurations. Sol Phys 125, 37–44 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00154777

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