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Rigid and differential rotation of the solar corona

Journal Article · · Solar Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00149592· OSTI ID:4329228
The rotation of the solar corona has been studied using recurrence properties of the green coronal line (5303 A) for the interval 1947-1970. Short- lived coronal activity is found to show the same differential rotation as short- lived photospheric magnetic field features. Long-lived recurrences show rigid rotation in the latitude interval plus or minus 57.5 deg . It is proposed that at least part of the variability of rotational properties of the solar atmosphere may be understood as a consequence of coexistence of differential and rigid solar rotation.
Research Organization:
Stanford Univ., CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-030375
OSTI ID:
4329228
Journal Information:
Solar Physics, Journal Name: Solar Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 34; ISSN 0038-0938
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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