It's fairly common during solar minimum, under which we are. The Sun will begin to ramp back up in activity in the next year or so, on its way to maximum ~2010-12. Steve and Rosie Dodder sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx Visit my web site at http://www.stargazing.net/Astroman >From: "Fran McHugh" <mcqz@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: [AZ-Observing] Sunspot number "0" >Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:43 -0700 > >Just a noob question about today's sunspot number. >Both Boulder an Belgium report today's as "0". >Is this a common occurrence? I was under the impression >That there was always sunspot activity. > >BTW, thanks again for the warm welcome at Cherry road >last month. I had a great time and am encouraged. I've >contacted the Coconino group and am planning on joining >in on their activities. I'll also be making a presentation >to the local 5th grade classes (about 90 kids) in November, >so I'll welcome any suggestions. > >Thanks, >Fran >Winslow, AZ > > > >-- >See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please >send personal replies to the author, not the list. > _________________________________________________________________ Test your celebrity IQ. Play Red Carpet Reveal and earn great prizes! http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=redcarpet_hotmailtextlink2 -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.