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National Institutes of Natural Sciences

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(Left) Hinode observation of a developing sunspot is shown. An elongated bright feature called a 'light bridge' appears between the merging pores (darkest parts). (Right) Computer simulation of sunspot formation. A light bridge resembling the one observed is formed between the pores.

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