The Solar Cycle
- Episode aired May 18, 1977
Sunspots are known to increase and decrease over an 11-year cycle. Patrick and Dr. Ron Maddison discuss the possible causes of this apparent irregularity in the solar cycle, and talk about s... Read allSunspots are known to increase and decrease over an 11-year cycle. Patrick and Dr. Ron Maddison discuss the possible causes of this apparent irregularity in the solar cycle, and talk about some of the other features of the sun's surface.Sunspots are known to increase and decrease over an 11-year cycle. Patrick and Dr. Ron Maddison discuss the possible causes of this apparent irregularity in the solar cycle, and talk about some of the other features of the sun's surface.