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The solar filigree

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As a birefringent filter is tuned from the center of Hα to the continuum the Hα bright mottles appear to break up into a network of grains. The name ‘filigree’ is suggested for this bright network. Its size, shape, contrast and time evolution is described as well as its relation to the ‘abnormal’ granulation, magnetic field and spicules.

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  1. Sacramento Peak Observatory, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, 88349, Sunspot, New Mexico, U.S.A

    Richard B. Dunn

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Dunn, R.B., Zirker, J.B. The solar filigree. Sol Phys 33, 281–304 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00152419

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