macula

Examples

• All

• Early scientists struggled to explain the cause of each macula seen through their telescopes.

• The macula on the sun's surface can be observed with a telescope.

• Astronomers observed a large macula forming near the sun's equator.

• Scientists study the maculae to understand solar activity.

• The scientists observed a large macula on the sun's surface during their solar studies.

• As the telescope focused on the sun, they noted a distinctive macula indicative of intense magnetic activity.

• The appearance of a macula can signal changes in the sun's magnetic field, attracting the attention of astronomers.

Synonyms

S

sunspot

vsmacula

• Specialized

17 5.6

A dark, cooler area on the Sun's surface caused by strong magnetic activity

is the same phenomenon but called by an alternative technical name

Compounds

M

macula lutea

• Specialized

9.3

A small yellow area near the center of the retina that gives sharp central vision

Surface Forms

Etymology