Engel Photography

The Sun in White Light – Sunspots Across Our Nearest Star

The Sun in White Light – Sunspots Across Our Nearest Star
Captured with the Dwarf Lab Mini on a clear May morning, this high-resolution image of our Sun reveals several prominent sunspot groups scattered across the solar surface. Created from 382 stacked exposures, the image highlights the textured solar photosphere along with dark active regions where intense magnetic fields reduce the surface temperature, making them appear darker than their surroundings. These constantly changing sunspots are often associated with solar flares and other dynamic solar activity, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ever-changing nature of our closest star. Never observe or photograph the Sun without proper certified solar filters.
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Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 11:24 AM America/Chicago
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