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The myth of Henry Hudson’s sunspots.

Authors :
Simpson, John
Source :
Journal of the British Astronomical Association. Apr2019, Vol. 129 Issue 2, p89-94. 6p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This paper examines claims that the explorer Henry Hudson saw sunspots with the naked eye during sea voyages in both 1590 & 1609. It is argued that there is no evidence to link Hudson with the 1590 observations, and that the presumed sunspot of 1609 - accepted by some leading experts in the history of solar activity-is based on a false premise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*MYTH
*SUNSPOTS
*EXPLORERS
*EYE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070297
Volume :
129
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the British Astronomical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135804663