The Sun's shape and brightness
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Satellite data shows that the shape and temperature of the Sun vary with latitude in a complex way. A significant hexadecapole shape which may vary was found and a variation of around 1.5K in the surface temperature with latitude was observed. It is suggested that the sensitive observations of brightness variations could be used as a record of cyclical changes in the interior of the sun.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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The Rossby rototiller
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Issues are presented concerning the influence which Rossby or planetary waves have on the ocean-climate system. The very large scale propagation of these waves also influences the rise of nutrients to the surface of the ocean.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Rossby waves on the Sun as revealed by solar 'hills.'
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Research identifying the presence of 100-m-high 'hills' in the Sun's photosphere is presented. These hills are spaced evenly over the Sun's surface.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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