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The solar differential rotation: Present status of observations

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The present status of observations regarding the solar differential rotation is reviewed from contributions published in the last two decades. The paper does not deal with the theory; it mentions theoretical aspects only where they are needed to guide and to understand observational efforts and results.

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Schröter, E.H. The solar differential rotation: Present status of observations. Sol Phys 100, 141–169 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00158426

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