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## Number of Sunspot Groups from the Galileo-Scheiner controversy revisited
V.M.S. Carrasco 1,2 , M.C. Gallego 1,2 , J.M. Vaquero 2,3
1 Departamento de FĂsica, Universidad de Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain [e-mail: vmscarrasco@unex.es]
2 Instituto Universitario de InvestigaciĂłn del Agua, Cambio ClimĂĄtico y Sostenibilidad (IACYS), Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain
3 Departamento de FĂsica, Universidad de Extremadura, 06800 MĂ©rida, Spain
Abstract:
We revise the sunspot observations made by Galileo Galilei and Christoph
Scheiner in the context of their controversy on the nature of sunspots. Their sunspot records not included in the current sunspot group database, used as a basis to calculate
the sunspot group number, are analyzed. Within the documentary sources consulted in this work, we can highlight the sunspot observations by Scheiner included in the letters
sent under the pseudonym
Apelles to Marcus Welser and the first sunspot observations
made by Galileo, which can be consulted in
Le opere di Galileo Galilei
. These sunspot observations would extend the temporal coverage for these two observers and filling
some gaps in the current group database in the earliest period where the data available is sparse. Moreover, we have detected changes in the quality of the sunspot drawings
made by Galileo and Scheiner in their observation series affecting to the number of groups recorded by the two observers. We also compare these records with sunspot
observations made by other astronomers of that time. According to this comparison and regarding the same observation days, Scheiner was generally the astronomer who
reported more sunspot groups while Harriot, Cigoli, and Galileo recorded a similar number of
groups.
We conclude these observational method used by the observers.
Keywords:
Sun: activity; Sun: sunspots; astronomical data bases: miscellaneous
1. Introduction
The sunspot number index is a measure of solar activity calculated from the number of sunspots observed on the solar photosphere (Clette & LefĂšvre 2016; Hoyt & Schatten
1998). This is the most used index to study long-term solar activity and it is employed in studies of different scientific fields such as solar physics or Earth sciences (Kopp et
differences are
mainly because
of the
al. 2016; Usoskin 2017). Thus, its reliability is fundamental. Recently, several corrections were applied to the sunspot number to fix scaling problems in the 19th and 20th centuries (Clette et al. 2014) and an ongoing global effort is carried out in order to provide a recalibration of these indices (Muñoz-Jaramillo & Vaquero 2019).
Sunspots have been observed before the telescopic era (Yau & Stephenson 1988; Vaquero, Gallego & GarcĂa 2002). However, the systematic record of sunspot observations did not start until the use of the telescope as an astronomical instrument (Vaquero & VĂĄzquez 2009; Arlt & Vaquero 2020). The first sunspot record available of the telescopic era was made by Thomas Harriot on 18 December 1610 (all dates in this work are referred to the Gregorian calendar). Since this record, several astronomers made sunspot observations in those first years of telescopic observations. According to the current sunspot group database (Vaquero et al. 2016, hereafter V16), the observers with the highest number of sunspot records in the two first decades of telescopic era (1610 - 1629) were Christoph Scheiner (766 observation days), Thomas Harriot (210), Charles Malapert (187), Daniel Mögling (126), and Joachim Jungius (104). It is important to note that the observational coverage in this early period is low. For the period 1610 - 1629, the observational coverage is around 20 % according to V16 and if we only consider the first decade, from December 1610 to 1619, it is even lower (15 %). For this reason, the incorporation of new information on sunspot observations made in those first years of the telescopic era is fundamental to understand how solar activity evolved in that period. We highlight that, recently, NeuhĂ€user & NeuhĂ€user (2016), Carrasco (2019), and Carrasco et al. (2019a) found some problems in the sunspot counting from the records of the first years of telescopic observations. Furthermore, Carrasco et al. (2019b) found by revisiting Malapert records, on the one hand, the two first solar cycles of the telescopic era had the shape of the standard 11-year solar cycle and, on the other hand, the solar activity level calculated from Malapert (1633) was onethird greater than that obtained from V16 considering the same documentary source. Recently, Vokhmyanin, Arlt & Zolotova (2020) calculated sunspot areas and positions from Harriot's drawings. In this context, it is also interesting to revisit the sunspot observations made by astronomers of that time like, for example, Galileo and Scheiner. We also note that these first observations precede the Maunder Minimum (Eddy 1976; Usoskin et al. 2015), the period between 1645 and 1715 characterized by a long and
prolonged low solar activity, which makes difficult to connect the first data with modern observation series (Muñoz-Jaramillo & Vaquero 2019). Thus, this gives a significant importance to any new sunspot data series from that early era.
There are 51 observation days by Galileo Galilei in V16. Although he did not record many sunspot observations, Galileo was an important sunspot observer. He is the fourth most active sunspot observer if we consider records made during the first decade of telescopic era. Galileo indicated that he observed sunspots in 1610 (Galilei 1895a) and therefore he could be the first astronomer who observed sunspots by telescope but he did not record the exact date. Furthermore, he made very detailed sunspot drawings from May to August 1612 and had a great debate with Scheiner about the nature of sunspots (Sakurai 1980; Galilei & Scheiner 2010). While Scheiner defended the Aristotelian ideas about a perfect Sun, Galileo demonstrated that sunspots are on the solar 'surface' (today photosphere). The sunspot observations involved in this famous controversy of the history of the astronomy have allowed us to know the level of solar activity in those first years of the telescopic era. Although these sunspot reports are widely known in the context of this discussion, some of them are not included in V16. Christoph Scheiner was also one of the most important sunspot observers of that time because of his number of sunspot records and the outstanding quality of his drawings published in Rosa Ursina (Scheiner, 1630). The sunspot observations included in this documentary source were made in 1620s, except one of the sunspot drawings made by Malapert (in 1618). We highlight that Casas et al. (2006) estimated the solar differential rotation from the Galileo's drawings and, more recently, Arlt et al. (2016) and Vokhmyanin & Zolotova (2018) calculated the sunspot positions from the observations published by Scheiner from 1611 to 1631 and Galileo from May to August 1612, respectively. Figure 1 represents the daily number of sunspot groups recorded from 1610 to 1618 according to V16, including the sunspot observations made by Scheiner (red bars) and Galileo (blue bars). We have selected, among the different countings from Galileo's observations in V16, the observer with the station number 3 because it has the greatest observational coverage for this observer.
In this work, we analyze the sunspot observations made by Scheiner from December 1611 to August 1613 and Galileo from February to May 1612. Surprisingly, despite of
the fame of these astronomers, these observations are not included in the last revised collection of sunspot group numbers by V16 nor in the previous version (Hoyt & Schatten 1998). We describe the sunspot observations in Section 2. Section 3 includes the sunspot counting carried out from these observations and a comparison to the sunspot observations carried out by other astronomers of that time. Finally, the main conclusions of this work are shown in Section 4.
Figure 1. Daily number of sunspot groups recorded by Scheiner (red color) and Galileo (blue color) included in V16, and all the sunspot records available in V16 (grey color) during the period 1610 - 1613 (top panel) and 1614 - 1618 (bottom panel). The sizes of dots are function of the number of identical values recorded by all the observers in the same date such that greater sizes depict greater number of observations per day.
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<summary>Image 1 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Scatter Plot: Sunspot Group Counts Over Time
### Overview
The image contains two scatter plots displaying the number of sunspot groups observed over time, spanning from 1610 to 1619. The plots compare data from three sources: Scheiner v1.2, Galileo v1.2, and a Revised collection v1.2. The first plot focuses on the period from 1610 to 1614, while the second plot covers 1614 to 1619.
### Components/Axes
* **Y-axis (both plots):** "Number of sunspot groups", ranging from 0 to 14. Axis markers are present at every increment of 2 (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14).
* **X-axis (both plots):** "Date", with the first plot spanning from 1610 to 1614 and the second plot spanning from 1614 to 1619. Axis markers are present at each year increment.
* **Legend (top-left in both plots):**
* Red: "Scheiner v1.2"
* Blue: "Galileo v1.2"
* Gray: "Revised collection v1.2"
### Detailed Analysis
**Top Plot (1610-1614):**
* **Scheiner v1.2 (Red):** Data points are clustered around 1612, with values ranging approximately from 2 to 6 sunspot groups. Error bars are visible on some points, indicating uncertainty. The trend is relatively stable around 1612.
* **Galileo v1.2 (Blue):** Data points are clustered around 1612, with values ranging approximately from 6 to 12 sunspot groups. Error bars are visible. The trend is relatively stable around 1612.
* **Revised collection v1.2 (Gray):** Data points are scattered throughout the period, with a higher concentration between 1612 and 1614. Values range from 0 to 12 sunspot groups.
**Bottom Plot (1614-1619):**
* **Scheiner v1.2 (Red):** Very few data points are present. One data point is near 1617 with a value of approximately 1, and another is near 1618 with a value of approximately 1. Error bars are visible.
* **Galileo v1.2 (Blue):** No data points are present.
* **Revised collection v1.2 (Gray):** Data points are sparse. There are points around 1615 (approximately 8 and 10), 1616 (approximately 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8), 1617 (approximately 0), 1618 (approximately 2), and 1619 (approximately 0).
### Key Observations
* The top plot shows a period of higher sunspot activity around 1612-1613, according to all three data sources.
* The bottom plot shows a period of significantly lower sunspot activity from 1614 to 1619.
* Galileo v1.2 data is only present in the first plot (1610-1614).
* Scheiner v1.2 data is sparse in the second plot (1614-1619).
* The Revised collection v1.2 data is present in both plots, but is more scattered in the second plot.
### Interpretation
The plots illustrate the variation in sunspot group counts over time, as recorded by different observers and collections. The data suggests a period of higher solar activity around 1612-1613, followed by a period of lower activity from 1614 to 1619. The differences in data between Scheiner, Galileo, and the Revised collection may reflect variations in observational techniques, data processing, or the specific periods they observed. The sparse data in the second plot for Scheiner and the absence of Galileo's data suggest that these observers may not have been actively recording sunspot data during that period, or that the data is not available in the analyzed collection. The "Revised collection v1.2" appears to provide a more continuous record across the entire time span, although the data is still sparse in the later years. The error bars indicate the uncertainty associated with some of the measurements, which should be considered when interpreting the data.
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## 2. Documentary sources and observations
Christoph Scheiner recorded sunspot observations from 1611 to 1640 and he is clearly the observer with the highest number of sunspot records before the Maunder Minimum (Arlt et al. 2016; Engvold & Zirker 2016; Vaquero et al. 2016). Scheiner (1630) published a great number of drawings including his own sunspots records and sunspot observations made by other astronomers as, for example, Charles Malapert (Carrasco et al. 2019b). In particular, the sunspot drawings made by Scheiner in 1620s have extraordinary quality due to its high level of detail. Thus, ' Rosa Ursina ' could be considered the main documentary source of observations and discussion about sunspots regarding the first years of the telescopic era.
The first sunspot drawing set recorded by Scheiner includes observations made from 21 October 1611 to 14 December 1611. Another very similar series of observations was published by Scheiner (1612) and includes his sunspot records made from 10 December 1611 to 11 January 1612 and for March-April 1612. They are part of the letters Scheiner sent to Marcus Welser signed under the pseudonym Apelles . These drawings can be consulted, for example, on the website of the Lincean Academy Archive (https://bibdig.museogalileo.it). Furthermore, four sunspot drawings made in 1612 (23 October, 27 and 29 November, and 26 December) and one more in 1613 (6 January 1613) were published by Scheiner (1615). Other sunspot drawing made by Scheiner on 1 August 1613 was sent by Welser to Galileo in a letter written in October 1613 (Galilei 1895b). Figure 2 includes all these observations, except ten common observation days with Galileo and other common observation day with Colonna on 1 August 1613. These last drawings are represented in other figures (Figure 5, 6, and 7) to reduce the extension of Figure 2. Note that the original disc diameter of the sunspot observations made by Scheiner between 1611 December 14 to 1612 April 7 is about 22.7 mm (Arlt et al. 2016). Thus, 0.1 mm on the discs corresponds to 0.5Âș in heliographic coordinates in the disc centre. These sunspot records made by Scheiner were not included in V16. We must point out here that the level of detail included in the sunspot drawings made by Scheiner from 1611 to 1613 is significantly lower than in the sunspot drawings published by Scheiner (1630) in Rosa Ursina . For example, sunspots are represented by simple dots without penumbra in these first drawings while complex formation of sunspots and facular regions can be found in Rosa Ursina . We note that a transit of Venus in front of the Sun was expected on 11 December 1611 according to some
predictions computed using the Ptolemaic system. Scheiner (1615) represented his estimation for Venus' size in the four sunspot drawings made at the end of 1612 (dot 'A') in order to compare its shape and size with those of the sunspots recorded those days. Scheiner estimated the apparent diameter for Venus in 3 minutes of arc (Galilei & Scheiner 2010, p. 66). However, Arlt & Vaquero (2020) indicated the expected size of Venus provided by Scheiner in those drawings is actually a bit smaller than half that size in its lower conjunction and, moreover, no Venus' transit occurred but an upper conjunction.
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<summary>Image 2 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Series of Astronomical Observations
### Overview
The image presents a series of 30 circular diagrams arranged in a grid, each representing an astronomical observation made between December 10th and January 11th. Each circle contains markings indicating the positions of celestial bodies or phenomena, with a line segment labeled 'A' and 'B' across each circle. The diagrams are annotated with dates and times.
### Components/Axes
* **Circular Diagrams:** Each circle represents a field of view of the sky.
* **Line Segment AB:** A line segment is drawn across each circle, labeled 'A' at one end and 'B' at the other. This line likely represents a reference line or axis within the field of view.
* **Celestial Markings:** Various dots, circles, and symbols within each circle represent observed celestial objects or phenomena.
* **Date and Time Labels:** Each diagram is labeled with a date and time, indicating when the observation was made. The dates range from "10. Dec." to "11. Jan."
* **Additional Text:** Some diagrams contain additional text, such as "Nibulosa" or numerical values.
### Detailed Analysis or ### Content Details
The diagrams are arranged in a grid of 6 rows and 5 columns. Each diagram is analyzed individually:
* **Row 1:**
* **Diagram 1 (10. Dec. h.10):** Contains several dots and circles, with a line segment connecting points near the top of the circle.
* **Diagram 2 (11. Dec. h.9):** Similar to the first, with dots and circles.
* **Diagram 3 (11. Dec. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 4 (13. Dec. h.5):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 5 (14. Dec. h.8):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Row 2:**
* **Diagram 6 (16. Dec. h.8):** Contains numerous small dots.
* **Diagram 7 (17. Dec. h.9):** Contains numerous small dots.
* **Diagram 8 (17. Dec. h.5):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 9 (18. Dec. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 10 (19. Dec. h.9):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Row 3:**
* **Diagram 11 (24. Dec. h.11):** Contains a symbol resembling an omega (Ω).
* **Diagram 12 (25. Dec. h.2):** Contains a symbol resembling an omega (Ω).
* **Diagram 13 (28. Dec. h.2. Nibulosa):** Contains dots and the word "Nibulosa".
* **Diagram 14 (29. Dec. h.2. Nibulosa):** Contains dots and the word "Nibulosa".
* **Diagram 15 (29. Dec. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Row 4:**
* **Diagram 16 (30. Dec. h.12):** Contains dots and numerical annotations.
* **Diagram 17 (30. Dec. h.2):** Contains dots and numerical annotations.
* **Diagram 18 (31. Dec. h.11):** Contains dots and numerical annotations.
* **Diagram 19 (1. Jan. h.12):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 20 (1. Jan. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Row 5:**
* **Diagram 21 (3. Jan. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 22 (3. Jan. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 23 (4. Jan. h.10):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 24 (5. Jan. h.9):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 25 (8. Jan. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Row 6:**
* **Diagram 26 (9. Jan. h.12):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 27 (10. Jan. h.10):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 28 (10. Jan. h.2):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 29 (11. Jan. h.10):** Contains dots and circles.
* **Diagram 30 (11. Jan. h.3):** Contains dots and circles.
Additional Text:
* In the middle of the second row, between the 8th and 9th diagram, there is text: "Nom. multifarie fermi tas 17. 18-19 Dec."
* At the bottom of the image: "11. Ter claudere planit, quod neculen, bu die Sotem exiurit."
### Key Observations
* The diagrams show a progression of observations over time.
* The density and arrangement of dots and circles vary between diagrams, suggesting changes in the observed celestial phenomena.
* The presence of the word "Nibulosa" in some diagrams indicates the observation of nebulae.
* The line segment AB provides a consistent reference point across all observations.
### Interpretation
The image represents a series of astronomical observations, likely of the night sky. The diagrams document the positions and characteristics of celestial objects, possibly including stars, planets, and nebulae, over a period of approximately one month. The line segment AB likely serves as a reference line for measuring the positions of these objects. The annotations provide the dates and times of the observations, allowing for the tracking of changes in the observed phenomena over time. The text at the bottom is Latin and translates to "Three times he closed the plain, which on this day he drew out of the Sun." This suggests the observations are related to the movement or appearance of something near the sun.
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Figure 2. Sunspot observations made by Scheiner from 10 December 1611 to 6 January 1613. Note that: (i) dot 'A' in the drawings corresponding to 23 October, 27 and 29 November, and 26 December 1612 represents the planet Venus, and (ii) dot 'I' on the last drawing (6 January 1613) does not represent a sunspot and red squares depict different sunspot groups according to this work (6 in this case) in order to show an example of how groups have been counted [Source: Galilei 1895a; Scheiner 1615].
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<summary>Image 3 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Solar Observation Drawings
### Overview
The image presents a collection of hand-drawn diagrams depicting observations of the sun's surface at different dates. Each diagram is a circular representation of the sun, with markings indicating sunspots or other features. The diagrams are arranged in a grid, with dates and times noted alongside each observation.
### Components/Axes
Each circular diagram includes:
* **Date and Time:** Written in abbreviated form (e.g., "29. Marty.h.s.V.").
* **Sunspot Markings:** Small dots or irregular shapes representing sunspots.
* **Reference Letters:** Small letters (e.g., "a", "b", "c") used to identify specific sunspots.
### Detailed Analysis
Here's a breakdown of each diagram, proceeding from left to right, top to bottom:
1. **Diagram 1:** "19. Marty.h.s.V." Sunspots labeled "b", "c", and "d". Positioned in the top-left.
2. **Diagram 2:** "22. Marty.h.s.C." One sunspot visible. Positioned in the top-center.
3. **Diagram 3:** "23. Marty.h.s.V." One sunspot visible. Positioned in the top-right.
4. **Diagram 4:** "24. Marty.h.s.V." Sunspot labeled "f". Positioned in the second row, far-left.
5. **Diagram 5:** "25. Marty.h.s.V." Sunspot labeled "c". Positioned in the second row, center-left.
6. **Diagram 6:** "26. Marty.h.s.V." Text above: "Macula et Jovem aquat dis." Sunspots labeled "st". Positioned in the second row, center.
7. **Diagram 7:** "27. Marty.h.s." Sunspots labeled "og" and "de". Positioned in the second row, center-right.
8. **Diagram 8:** "28. Marty.h.m." Sunspots labeled "og". Positioned in the second row, far-right.
9. **Diagram 9:** "29. Marty.h.s.V." Sunspots labeled "og", "i", and "oe". Positioned in the third row, far-left.
10. **Diagram 10:** "30. Marty.h.s.V." Sunspots labeled "ho" and "e". Positioned in the third row, center-left.
11. **Diagram 11:** "1. April.h.s.V." Sunspots labeled "ho" and "og". Positioned in the third row, center.
12. **Diagram 12:** "2. April.h.s.M." Sunspots labeled "z", "o", and "k". Positioned in the third row, center-right.
13. **Diagram 13:** "4. April.h.s.M." Sunspots labeled "k". Positioned in the third row, far-right.
14. **Diagram 14:** "23. OCT:" A large sunspot labeled "A" is visible. Positioned in the fourth row, center.
15. **Diagram 15:** "27. Nou. hor. 9. M." Several small sunspots are visible. Text below: "transposita item hinc inde". Positioned in the fourth row, right.
16. **Diagram 16:** "29. Nou.h.101.M." Several small sunspots are visible. Text below: "Distantiam & magnitudinem, f. gurarum, debito indicare". Sunspot labeled "A". Positioned in the bottom-left.
17. **Diagram 17:** "26. Dec. h. 84. M." Several small sunspots are visible. Text below: "Exactissima, figurarum, magnitudinem, distantiaeque". Sunspot labeled "A". Positioned in the bottom-center.
18. **Diagram 18:** "1." Several sunspots are visible, labeled with red squares: "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", and "H". Positioned in the bottom-right.
### Key Observations
* The diagrams show variations in the number, size, and position of sunspots over time.
* Some diagrams include additional notes or labels related to the observed features.
* The dates span from March to December, suggesting observations were conducted over a significant portion of the year.
### Interpretation
The collection of drawings represents a historical record of solar observations. The variations in sunspot activity likely reflect the dynamic nature of the sun's surface and its magnetic field. The accompanying notes suggest an attempt to document the position, size, and characteristics of the observed sunspots. The diagrams provide valuable insight into the methods and observations of early solar astronomy. The consistent use of dates and times indicates a systematic approach to data collection.
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Galileo Galilei mentioned that he observed sunspots from 1610 although there are no exact dated records until 1612 (Galilei 1895a). Instead, he published his sunspot drawings made from February to August 1612. The drawings corresponding to JuneAugust were published in Istoria e dimostrazioni intorno alle macchie solari (Galilei 1613) and those for 3-11 May 1612 are included in the letters sent by Galileo to Cardinal Maffeo Barberini (later Pope Urban VIII) whose original manuscripts are preserved at the Vatican Library (Vokhmyanin & Zolotova, 2018). These observations represent the most detailed sunspot drawings made in the first ten years of the telescopic era and the group counting from them is included in V16. However, most of the sunspot
observations made by Galileo before 3 May 1612 were not taken into account in V16. These sunspot drawings can be consulted in the Frammenti attenenti alle lettere sulle macchie solari included in Le opere di Galileo Galilei (Galilei 1895a). Furthermore, textual descriptions are included in these drawings and even information about spotless days (2 and 4 March 1612) can be extracted. Galileo also reported in a comment that he observed sunspots on 1 March 1612, but he did not publish the sunspot drawing corresponding to this date and did not specify the number of groups or single sunspots. These observations made by Galileo but missing in V16 are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Sunspot observations made by Galileo from 12 February 1612 to 3 May 1612. Red symbols depicted on the drawing corresponding to 5 April 1612 are an example to show how groups (3 in this case) have been counted in this work [Source: Galilei 1895a].
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<summary>Image 4 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Solar Observation Drawings
### Overview
The image presents a series of hand-drawn diagrams depicting solar observations, likely sunspots, recorded on different dates. The drawings are accompanied by handwritten notes in Latin and possibly other languages. The observations span from February to May, with specific dates noted alongside each circular representation of the sun.
### Components/Axes
* **Circular Diagrams:** Each circle represents the sun, with dark spots indicating sunspots or other solar phenomena.
* **Dates:** Dates are written in the format "D.\[Day] \[Month]: \[Year]" or "Die. \[Day] \[Month]".
* **Handwritten Notes:** Latin notes accompany each diagram, describing the observations.
### Detailed Analysis or ### Content Details
**Left Column:**
* **D.12 Febr: 1612 Rocasm tolis:** A circle with one prominent spot near the center. There is also a note "1.2. flori ambulant, et qre. 3. et tang nominata".
* **D. 17. 10. una tatu aberat mafula artis:** A circle with several spots, mostly concentrated in the upper-left quadrant.
* **D.23:** A circle with numerous spots scattered across its surface.
* **D.1. Morty reu in oreu rugai adeptone D.2. Marty orienti Sole nullo affla rui't mecula, e ĐŸĐ±ŃДзаŃĐžŃ i exata pulgationes 270 fie is. Morty rulla ofparuit maiu la, et Sumptit in me exorde pulsadores 250:** A circle with no visible spots.
* **tre in oreose and effort macule orre cute nulla nidebagho:** A circle with no visible spots.
**Middle Column:**
* **Die 17. Febrer Iferiorerst nigrior ce magy mominate:** Two overlapping circles, each containing several spots.
* **18.nen militar de Art. as die 10 in coat magis asiana, nignies, acterna:** A circle with one spot near the center.
* **Die 1. occase:** A circle with two spots.
* **Die. 24. en esporte:** A circle with one spot.
* **Die. 27. occase:** A circle with three spots.
* **Aft in centro magis et balie more, etalia non est alie est alit eligi debere et fidem:** A circle with several spots, with three small squares drawn in red ink near the bottom.
* **D.1. occase A qui finia verne, et inferior parebat, et inte:** A circle with two spots.
**Right Column:**
* **Ju-30 Cameren armela Congatuse eyes wat alte selama larme dramat:** A circle with one spot.
* **May 1. occase:** A circle with one spot.
* **D3 man. occase n.s.:** Two overlapping circles, one with a single spot.
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## 3. Analysis and discussion of the sunspot records
## 3.1. The sunspot counting
We have analyzed the documentary sources that include sunspot observations which were not incorporated to V16. Thus, the total number of records studied in this work has been 77. Regarding these records, 51 were performed by Scheiner and 26 by Galileo. All the observations made by Galileo were carried out in 1612. We have analyzed 14 records made by Scheiner in December 1611 in addition to his 61 observations in 1612 and 2 in 1613. Figure 4 (top panel) depicts the sunspot counting from October 1611 to October 1613 according to the sunspot observations made by Galileo (cyan color) and Scheiner (orange color) analyzed in this work, and all the daily sunspot group numbers included in V16 (black color) highlighting the sunspot records made by Galileo (blue color) and Scheiner (red color) included in V16. Through the observations analyzed in this work, we can fill some gaps in V16 in days where there is no information, namely, 3 days in December 1611 (16, 19, and 28 December 1611) and 15 days in 1612 (2-3, 810 January, 25 and 29-30 March, 2, 5 and 19-20 April, 23 October, 29 November, and 26 December 1612). In this way, the number of days with sunspot records would increase from 48 to 51 in 1611 and from 251 to 266 in 1612 in V16. Figure 4 (bottom panel) represents a comparison for the period October 1610 - January 1613 between the monthly number of observation days according to V16 (purple) and the same but including the sunspot observations analyzed in this work (green). We have represented data until January 1613 in Figure 4 (bottom panel) because from January to August 1613 (last observation analyzed in this work) no gaps would be filled in V16 from this work. In particular, for each observer, the total number of sunspot observations recorded by Galileo would increase from 51 to 72 and the amount of sunspot records made by Scheiner from December 1611 to August 1613 would increase from 33 to 78. In this work, we have counted sunspot groups by searching similar distributions to modern group classifications (McIntosh 1990). Examples of our group counts can be seen in Figure 2 (6 January 1613) and Figure 3 (5 April 1612) marked by red squares. We note that the sunspot group counting in the historical observations is sometimes not trivial and the interpretation of what is a sunspot group can slightly vary from author to author. Moreover, the number of sunspot groups included in V16 on 13, 29 and 30 December 1611 corresponding to Scheiner's observations and on 26 April 1612 regarding Galileo's records must be corrected according to this new analysis. This new counting is
publicly available on the website of the Historical Archive of Sunspot Observations (HASO, haso.unex.es).
Figure 4. (Top panel) Daily number of groups recorded by Galileo (cyan color) and Scheiner (orange color) analyzed in this work. The daily group counting included in V16 for the period October 1610 - October 1613 according to Galileo and Scheiner, in addition to the entire sunspot observation set are represented in blue, red, and black color respectively. The sizes of dots are function of the number of identical values recorded by all the observers in the same date such that greater sizes depict greater number of observations per day. (Bottom panel) Monthly number of observation days according to V16 (purple) and that including the sunspot observations analyzed in this work in V16 (green) for the period October 1610 - January 1613.
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<summary>Image 5 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Sunspot Group and Record Analysis
### Overview
The image presents two charts. The top chart is a scatter plot showing the number of sunspot groups observed over time (1612-1613.5) by different observers (Scheiner, Galileo) and a revised collection. The bottom chart is a bar graph comparing the number of records in the "Revised Collection v1.2" and a "New" dataset across several months from October 1611 to December 1612.
### Components/Axes
**Top Chart (Scatter Plot):**
* **Y-axis:** "Number of sunspot groups", ranging from 0 to 14.
* **X-axis:** "Date", ranging from approximately 1611.8 to 1613.8. Axis markers are present at 1612.0, 1612.5, 1613.0, and 1613.5.
* **Legend (Top-Right):**
* Red: Scheiner v1.2
* Orange: Scheiner (this work)
* Blue: Galileo v1.2
* Teal: Galileo (this work)
* Gray: Revised collection v1.2
**Bottom Chart (Bar Graph):**
* **Y-axis:** "Number of records", ranging from 0 to 30. Axis markers are present at intervals of 5.
* **X-axis:** Months from "Oct 1611" to "Dec 1612" in two-month intervals.
* **Legend (Top-Right):**
* Purple: Revised Collection v1.2
* Green: New
### Detailed Analysis
**Top Chart (Scatter Plot):**
* **Scheiner v1.2 (Red):** Data points are clustered around a value of 4 between 1611.8 and 1612.0.
* **Scheiner (this work) (Orange):** Data points are scattered between 1611.8 and 1613.2, mostly between 2 and 6.
* **Galileo v1.2 (Blue):** Data points are clustered around a value of 6 between 1612.3 and 1612.6.
* **Galileo (this work) (Teal):** Data points are scattered between 1611.9 and 1612.6, mostly between 0 and 4.
* **Revised collection v1.2 (Gray):** Data points are scattered throughout the entire date range, with a higher density between 2 and 8 before 1612.7, and then mostly between 0 and 4 after 1613.0.
**Bottom Chart (Bar Graph):**
* **Revised Collection v1.2 (Purple):**
* Oct 1611: ~10
* Dec 1611: ~15
* Feb 1612: ~22
* Apr 1612: ~22
* Jun 1612: ~30
* Aug 1612: ~22
* Oct 1612: ~15
* Dec 1612: ~8
* **New (Green):**
* Oct 1611: ~10
* Dec 1611: ~20
* Feb 1612: ~23
* Apr 1612: ~29
* Jun 1612: ~26
* Aug 1612: ~27
* Oct 1612: ~16
* Dec 1612: ~10
### Key Observations
* The top chart shows a concentration of sunspot group observations by Scheiner and Galileo around 1612.
* The "Revised collection v1.2" data in the top chart is more dispersed across the entire time range.
* In the bottom chart, the "New" dataset generally has a higher number of records than the "Revised Collection v1.2" dataset, especially between December 1611 and August 1612. Both datasets show a decline in the number of records towards the end of 1612.
### Interpretation
The scatter plot suggests that the early observations of sunspot groups were concentrated around the year 1612, with contributions from Scheiner and Galileo. The "Revised collection v1.2" provides a broader temporal context. The bar graph indicates a difference in the number of records between the "Revised Collection v1.2" and a "New" dataset, potentially reflecting changes in data collection or reporting methods over time. The peak in record numbers around June-August 1612 could be related to increased observational efforts or heightened solar activity during that period. The decline in records towards the end of 1612 might indicate a decrease in observational activity or a change in data recording practices.
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## 3.2. Comparing sunspot observations
By comparing all the sunspot observations made by Galileo analyzed in this work with those already included in V16, we realized of an important fact. There is a significant difference between two sunspot drawings made by Galileo on 3 May 1612. The number of sunspot groups recorded by Galileo for this date according to the sunspot drawing analyzed in this work is three. It is significantly lower than the nine groups recorded by Galileo according to V16 for the same day. This last value agrees with the observation corresponding to 3 May included in a more detailed sunspot drawing set made by Galileo from 3 to 11 May 1612 (Vokhmyanin & Zolotova, 2018). One difference between both observations is that the sunspot drawing with three groups was made after the sunrise while the observations where we can see nine groups were made in the afternoon (see page 82 in Galilei & Scheiner 2010). Thus, in the drawing made after sunrise, we can see that only the two largest groups and other big spot were recorded. However, the most remarkable difference between both records was because of the change in the observation method by Galileo. The first sunspot observations made by Galileo were carried out by telescope, for example, through the clouds. Benedetto Castelli, student of Galileo, discovered that one could project the solar image to observe the Sun in anytime during the day and not only behind clouds (Galilei & Scheiner 2010). Castelli completed this method projecting the Sun on a sheet that included a predetermined size of the solar disc, adjusting the solar disc to the circle of the sheet. Thus, Galileo made the first drawing on 3 May 1612, just after the sunrise, observing sunspots through the telescope and the drawing at the end of that day using the new methodology by projecting the solar image in a circle of 12.5 cm. The level of detail between these two drawings show the transition from old to new methodology and gives an idea on how affected to the number of sunspot groups recorded in the observation series by Galileo.
Table 1. Comparison between the daily number of sunspot groups obtained from the sunspot drawings made by Galileo and Scheiner analysed in this work for the same observation days.
| DATE | GALILEO | SCHEINER |
|-----------|-----------|------------|
| 16/3/1612 | 1 | 5 |
| 17/3/1612 | 4 | 5 |
|-------------|-----|-----|
| 18/3/1612 | 4 | 3 |
| 20/3/1612 | 2 | 4 |
| 21/3/1612 | 2 | 4 |
| 31/3/1612 | 3 | 3 |
| 3/4/1612 | 4 | 5 |
| 5/4/1612 | 3 | 3 |
| 6/4/1612 | 3 | 3 |
| 7/4/1612 | 3 | 3 |
Regarding the solar activity level recorded by Galileo and Scheiner, we note that the daily group number average recorded by Galileo according to V16 for the period AprilAugust 1612 is equal to 6.39 while the daily average of the group number recorded by Galileo taking into account the observations included in V16 in addition to the observations analyzed in this work is 5.25 (February-August 1612). In the case of Scheiner, the average of the group number for the period October-December 1611 according to V16 is 3.67 and it is very similar to the group average (3.74) adding to the calculation the sunspot observations made by Scheiner analyzed in this work. We found ten days with drawings by both observers (Table 1). Generally, Scheiner recorded more groups than Galileo. The group average obtained from Scheiner's records for these ten observation days is 3.8 while that one obtained from Galileo's observations is 2.9. Scheiner observed more groups than Galileo in five days. The greatest difference in the group counting occurred on 16 March 1612 when Scheiner recorded five groups while Galileo only one. Galileo recorded more groups than Scheiner only on 18 March 1612 when he recorded four groups and Scheiner three groups. They observed the same number of groups in four observation days (31 March and 5-7 April 1612). Figure 5 shows comparisons between the sunspot drawings made by Galileo and Scheiner in those ten common observation days. We can also see that: (i) Galileo did not record several groups recorded by Scheiner on the solar limb (group 'b' on 20 - 21 March and group 'e' on 31 March) and the significant group 'f' on 20 - 21 March, (ii) Galileo sometimes recorded one group in places where Scheiner recorded more than one (2
groups in groups 'b', 'c', and 'd' on 21 March and one group in groups 'g' and 'h' recorded by Scheiner on 3 April), and (iii) Galileo recorded a few groups not recorded by Scheiner (one group on 18 March and other below group 'g' recorded by Scheiner on 31 March corresponding to group 'h' assigned by Scheiner the previous days).
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<summary>Image 6 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Sunspot Observations: March-April
### Overview
The image presents a series of hand-drawn diagrams depicting sunspot observations made between March 16th and April 7th. Each diagram consists of a circle representing the sun, with smaller dark spots indicating the positions of sunspots. The diagrams are arranged chronologically, with dates labeled above each pair of solar depictions. Handwritten notes and annotations accompany each diagram.
### Components/Axes
* **Diagrams:** Each diagram represents the sun's disk with sunspots marked as dark spots.
* **Dates:** Dates are labeled above each pair of solar depictions (e.g., "16 Mar", "17 Mar", "18 Mar", "20 Mar", "21 Mar", "31 Mar", "3 Apr", "5 Apr", "6 Apr", "7 Apr").
* **Annotations:** Handwritten notes and labels are present around each diagram, often including abbreviations and numbers.
### Detailed Analysis or ### Content Details
Here's a breakdown of the observations by date, including the approximate number and position of sunspots:
* **16 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "16. Martij.h.r.v." and the number "1". It shows 4 small spots labeled "a", "b", "c", and "d".
* The right depiction includes the text "16. in occore una afferent - xalde magna nee voldet. the quite nullo videbatur."
* **17 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "17. Martij.h.r.v." and the number "2". It shows 4 small spots labeled "a", "b", "c", and "d".
* The right depiction shows 3 spots.
* **18 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "18. Martij.h.r.v." and the number "3". It shows 3 small spots labeled "a", "b", and "c".
* The right depiction shows 3 spots.
* **20 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "20. Martij.h.r.v." and the number "5". It also includes the text "Maculis est diamerus ad solem superius fugientibus ad V. me, live cunesse".
* The right depiction includes the text "Die.ro. oreou" and shows 3 spots.
* **21 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "21. Martij. horas.V." and the number "6". It shows multiple small spots labeled "a", "b", "c", "d", "e", and "f".
* The right depiction includes the text "Die.24." and shows 1 spot.
* **31 Mar:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "31. Martij.h.6 1/2 M." and the number "16". It shows 2 spots.
* The right depiction includes the text "Die 31. Focoasa" and shows 3 spots.
* **3 Apr:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "3. April. 9 1/2 M." and the number "19". It shows multiple small spots labeled "a", "b", "c", "d", "e", "f", "g", and "h".
* The right depiction includes the text "3. nk oreou" and shows 3 spots.
* **5 Apr:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "5. April.h.6.M." and the number "21". It shows 3 spots.
* The right depiction includes the text "D.s. in oui" and shows 1 spot.
* **6 Apr:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "6. April.h.6 1/2 M." and the number "22". It shows 2 spots.
* The right depiction shows 3 spots.
* **7 Apr:**
* Two solar depictions are present.
* The left depiction includes the label "7. April.h.6 1/2 M." and the number "23". It shows 1 spot.
* The right depiction shows no spots.
### Key Observations
* The number of observed sunspots varies significantly from day to day.
* Some diagrams include detailed annotations and labels, while others are simpler.
* The handwritten notes are in Latin, with some possible Italian phrases.
### Interpretation
The image provides a historical record of sunspot observations. The variations in the number and position of sunspots over time reflect the dynamic nature of the sun's surface. The annotations suggest a scientific interest in documenting and analyzing these phenomena. The Latin text indicates that these observations were likely made by a scholar or scientist familiar with the language of science at the time. The presence of two solar depictions for each date might indicate observations made at different times of the day or using different instruments. The diagrams provide valuable insights into the history of solar astronomy and the methods used to study the sun in the past.
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Figure 5. Comparison between the sunspot drawings made by Scheiner (drawings at first and third columns) and Galileo (drawings at second and fourth columns) for the ten common observation days. Note that some Galileo's drawings are rotated in order to show the same orientation as Scheiner's drawings [Source: Galilei 1895a].
Although Scheiner generally recorded more groups than Galileo, we want to highlight a comment made by Scheiner assuming that Galileo's observations were better. The possible reasons of this fact, according to Scheiner, could be several factors such as the telescope used by Galileo or even the sight of Galileo. Scheiner compared his observations of the greatest sunspot group observed for the period 5 - 7 April 1612 with those made by Galileo and concluded that his records were similar to those by Galileo as well as the proportion of sizes and shapes of sunspots but he found differences in the accuracy for single sunspots (Galilei & Scheiner 2010, p. 225): '⊠From this it is clear that Galileo does not disagree with me at all about the main shapes and the conformation of all the spots with respect to each other, but only departs from me somewhat in the precision suitable for single spots. This could result either from the strength of the light or from the shortcomings of the tube, or from the intervention of the medium, or, finally, from weakness of the eyesâŠ'. Figure 6 shows a comparison between the records made by Galileo (group A, B, and C) and Scheiner (red squares in the drawings) of the greatest sunspot group observed for the period 5 - 7 April 1612. We can see that the detail level provided by Galileo for that group is greater than that found in the sunspot drawings made by Scheiner.
Figure 6. Comparison of the greatest sunspot group observed for the period 5 - 7 April 1612 according to Galileo (group A, B, and C) and Scheiner (groups in the red squares in the sunspot drawings) [Source: Scheiner 1612].
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<summary>Image 7 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Microscopic Observations: Cell Structures
### Overview
The image presents a series of sketches depicting cell structures, likely observed under a microscope. The sketches are arranged horizontally, with three detailed cell clusters on the left, labeled A, B, and C, followed by three circular diagrams on the right, labeled 21, 22, and 23, each containing internal details and annotations.
### Components/Axes
* **Left Side:** Three cell cluster diagrams labeled A, B, and C.
* **Right Side:** Three circular diagrams labeled 21, 22, and 23. Each circle contains internal details and handwritten annotations.
* **Annotations:** Each circular diagram includes handwritten text, including dates and possibly observational notes. The text appears to be in a historical script.
### Detailed Analysis
**Left Side: Cell Clusters**
* **A:** A small cluster of cells, appearing less dense than the others.
* **B:** A more defined cluster, with cells appearing more connected.
* **C:** The densest cluster, with cells forming a complex structure.
**Right Side: Circular Diagrams**
* **Diagram 21:**
* Text: "5. April.h.6.M. .oK"
* A small cluster of dots and lines is present in the upper region of the circle.
* A red box highlights the symbol "n" with two dots below it.
* **Diagram 22:**
* Text: "6. April.h.6 1/2. .oK."
* A small cluster of dots and lines is present in the upper region of the circle.
* A red box highlights the symbol "n" with two dots below it.
* **Diagram 23:**
* Text: "7. April.h.6 1/2. .oK"
* A small cluster of dots and lines is present in the upper region of the circle.
* A red box highlights the symbol "SHE"
### Key Observations
* The cell clusters (A, B, C) show increasing complexity and density.
* The circular diagrams (21, 22, 23) appear to represent observations made on consecutive days in April.
* The handwritten annotations include time stamps and possibly observer initials.
* The red boxes highlight specific symbols or regions of interest within the diagrams.
### Interpretation
The image likely represents a series of microscopic observations of cell structures over a three-day period. The increasing complexity of the cell clusters (A, B, C) might indicate a developmental process or different stages of cell aggregation. The circular diagrams (21, 22, 23) provide a more detailed view of specific cells or regions, with the annotations offering contextual information about the time and conditions of the observations. The red boxes highlight specific features that the observer found noteworthy, possibly related to cell morphology or behavior. The consistency of the time stamps (around 6 AM) suggests a systematic approach to data collection. The symbols "n" and "SHE" are likely labels or identifiers used by the observer to categorize or track specific cell types or structures.
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We can also compare some of the sunspot observations made by Scheiner and Galileo not included in V16 analyzed in this work with records made by other astronomers who observed in the same observation days as Galileo and Scheiner (Table 2).
Table 2. Number of sunspot groups recorded by Galileo (G), Scheiner (S) according to this work, and Harriot (H), Cigoli (CI), Jungius (J), and Colonna (CO) included in V16 for common observations days. The maximum daily number of groups for each day is indicated in bold when there are different number of groups recorded each day.
| DATE | G | S | H | CI | J | CO | DATE | G | S | H | CI | J | CO |
|------------|-----|-----|-----|------|-----|------|------------|-----|-----|-----|------|-----|------|
| 10/12/1611 | | 5 | 3 | | | | 21/3/1612 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | | |
| 13/12/1611 | | 4 | 3 | | | | 22/3/1612 | | 1 | 2 | 4 | | |
| 14/12/1611 | | 4 | 2 | | | | 23/3/1612 | | 2 | 1 | 2 | | |
| 17/12/1611 | | 5 | 2 | | | | 24/3/1612 | | 2 | | 1 | | |
| 18/12/1611 | | 5 | 2 | | | | 26/3/1612 | | 2 | 2 | | | |
| 24/12/1611 | | 3 | 1 | | | | 27/3/1612 | | 2 | 2 | | | |
| 25/12/1611 | | 2 | 3 | | | | 28/3/1612 | | 3 | 2 | | | |
| 31/12/1611 | | 5 | 3 | | | | 31/3/1612 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 4/1/1612 | | 4 | 2 | | | | 1/4/1612 | | 3 | 2 | | | |
| 5/1/1612 | | 4 | 3 | | | | 3/4/1612 | 4 | 5 | 4 | | | |
| 11/1/1612 | | 3 | 3 | | | | 4/4/1612 | | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 12/2/1612 | 3 | | 3 | | | | 6/4/1612 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 17/2/1612 | 1 | | 1 | | | | 7/4/1612 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
| 23/2/1612 | 6 | | | 6 | | | 10/4/1612 | 2 | | 2 | | | |
| 2/3/1612 | 0 | | 0 | 0 | | | 16/4/1612 | 1 | | 0 | | | |
| 4/3/1612 | 0 | | 0 | 0 | | | 29/4/1612 | 1 | | 2 | 1 | | |
| 16/3/1612 | 1 | 5 | | 4 | | | 30/4/1612 | 1 | | 2 | 1 | | |
| 17/3/1612 | 4 | 5 | | 4 | | | 1/5/1612 | 2 | | 2 | 1 | | |
| 18/3/1612 | 4 | 3 | | 2 | | | 3/5/1612 | 3 | | 4 | 3 | | |
| 19/3/1612 | | 4 | 1 | 2 | | | 27/11/1612 | | 5 | 6 | | | |
| 20/3/1612 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | | 1/8/1613 | | 6 | | | 2 | 3 |
Regarding these observations, Galileo recorded sunspot drawings in 16 observation days when Harriot also observed and 12 in the case of Cigoli. Taking into account only the observation days when Galileo and Harriot observed the same day: i) the average of the sunspot group number recorded by Harriot is 2.1 while it is 1.9 according to Galileo, and ii) Harriot observed a greater number of groups than Galileo in four days and, on the contrary, Galileo in only one In addition, Harriot recorded two groups on 1 March 1612 when Galileo reported in a note that he observed sunspots but without specifying the number of groups or single sunspots. In the case of the comparison between Galileo
and Cigoli regarding only days when both astronomers observed: i) the group average calculated from Cigoli's records is 2.3 while it is 2.2 from Galileo's observations, and ii) Galileo observed more groups than Cigoli in two days and Cigoli recorded more groups in other two days. We highlight one comment recorded by Cigoli in a letter sent to Galileo in March 1612 (Galilei 1895b, p. 287) to show him his sunspot observations: (English translation) 'I do not think I wrote to Your Excellence that I have a telescope, and it's very good, so much that I see the clock of Saint Peter's and the hand of the clock from Santa Maria Maggiore, but I do not see the numbers as clearly as with your telescope; but if you can give me some advice for more accurate, let me know'. Although Cigoli recorded observations similar to Galileo regarding the number of groups and even more groups in two observation days, the telescope used by Galileo to observe sunspots was better than that employed by Cigoli according to Cigoli's comment. From the change in the observation method by Galileo on 3 May 1612, we can see significant differences in the number of groups recorded by both observers. Thus, on 3 and 6 May 1612, Cigoli recorded 3 and 4 groups while Galileo observed 9 and 7 groups, according to V16, using the new methodology. Furthermore, in the common eight observation days when Galileo, Harriot, and Cigoli recorded observations, we can find differences in the group number recorded by the three observers in five days. Moreover, the daily average of the group number recorded by Harriot in those eight days (1.9) was higher than that by Galileo (1.4) and Cigoli (1.5).
Scheiner also made observations in observation days when Harriot and Cigoli observed. Scheiner and Harriot have 26 observation days in the same date while Cigoli and Scheiner 9 days. Regarding the observation days when Scheiner and Harriot observed the same day: i) the average of the group number recorded by Harriot in the matching 26 observation days is 2.5, significantly lower than the average of the group number according to Scheiner's records that it is 3.5, and ii) Scheiner recorded in 16 of the 26 observation days in common a greater number of groups than Harriot while Harriot only in three days recorded one group more than Scheiner In the case of the comparison with Cigoli: i) the average of the group number in accordance with Cigoli's records regarding those 9 days is 2.8 and 3.3 according to Scheiner, and ii) Cigoli recorded more groups than Scheiner on 22 March 1612, and Scheiner recorded more groups than Cigoli in five different days. The observation day number in which Harriot, Cigoli and
Scheiner observed the same day was five and the daily average of the group number recorded by each one was 1.8, 2.8, and 3.0, respectively. Furthermore, according to V16, Jungius observed five groups on 6 January 1613 when Scheiner recorded 6 groups (groups A, B, C, D-E-F, G, and H in Figure 2). We note that one observation made by Scheiner on 5 January 1613 recording five groups is included in V16. After studying the sunspot observations made by Scheiner, we think that this last sunspot record could be the same record presented in this work but with a misreading by V16 in the observation day. In addition, Scheiner, Colonna, and Jungius observed on 1 August 1613. Figure 7 (top panel) shows the sunspot drawings made by Scheiner and Colonna for that date. Although we can count six groups from Scheiner's drawing and, according to V16, Colonna recorded 3 groups, actually Colonna only recorded two groups less than Scheiner: one group next to facula 'a' on the solar limb and other with two sunspots closer to the apparent solar center. We also note that Jungius recorded two groups that day according to V16.
We can compare the observations made by Galileo, Scheiner, Cigoli, and Harriot only in one common observation day (21 March 1612). We have available the sunspot drawings made by Galileo, Scheiner, and Cigoli, but not that one by Harriot. Figure 7 (bottom panel) shows the sunspot drawings made by Cigoli, Galileo, and Scheiner on 21 March 1612. The group number recorded by Cigoli and Scheiner is the same (four groups) while Galileo only recorded two groups. We can see the sunspot positions recorded by Cigoli are slightly displaces to those made by Scheiner and Galileo, in particular, the sunspot corresponding to group 'a' assigned by Scheiner. We note that Harriot observed three sunspot groups in this day according to V16.
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<summary>Image 8 Details</summary>
### Visual Description
## Diagram: Solar Observations
### Overview
The image presents two circular diagrams, likely representing observations of the sun. Each circle contains markings that appear to indicate sunspots or other solar phenomena. The left circle has more markings than the right circle, and includes handwritten text in the top-left corner.
### Components/Axes
* **Circles:** Two circles, presumably representing the sun at different times or from different perspectives.
* **Markings:** Small, irregular black shapes within the circles, interpreted as sunspots or other solar features.
* **Handwritten Text (Left Circle):** Located in the top-left corner, the text reads: "1. Aug. P.M. solis Venetiis. ob. C.J."
### Detailed Analysis
**Left Circle:**
* The handwritten text "1. Aug. P.M. solis Venetiis. ob. C.J." is located in the top-left quadrant. This likely indicates the observation was made on August 1st, in the afternoon (P.M.), at Venice (Venetiis), and possibly by someone with the initials C.J. or under the observation of C.J.
* A cluster of markings labeled "a", "b", and "c" is present in the upper-left quadrant. The markings "b" and "c" appear to be doubled.
* Several smaller, scattered markings are present in the lower-right quadrant. One of these is labeled "2".
**Right Circle:**
* Fewer markings are present in this circle compared to the left one.
* A small cluster of markings is located in the lower-right quadrant, labeled "d".
* A few scattered markings are present in the upper-left quadrant.
### Key Observations
* The left circle shows a higher density of markings (sunspots) compared to the right circle.
* The markings are not uniformly distributed within each circle, suggesting variations in solar activity across the sun's surface.
* The handwritten text provides context for the observation, including the date, time, location, and possibly the observer.
### Interpretation
The image likely represents astronomical observations of the sun, specifically focusing on the presence and distribution of sunspots. The two circles may represent observations made at different times, with the left circle showing a higher level of solar activity than the right circle. The handwritten text provides valuable metadata about the observation, allowing for historical context and potential cross-referencing with other astronomical records. The labels "a", "b", "c", "2", and "d" likely refer to specific sunspot groups or features that were of interest to the observer.
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Figure 7. (Top panel) Sunspot drawings made by Scheiner (left) and Colonna (right) on 1 August 1613. Note that: (i) marks 'a', 'b', and 'c' in Scheiner's drawing are facular regions and (ii) Colonna's drawing was rotated to show sunspots in the same orientation as Scheiner [Source: Galilei 1895b]. (Bottom panel) Sunspot drawings made by Cigoli (left), Galileo (middle), and Scheiner (right) on 21 March 1612. Note that Galileo's drawing was rotated to show sunspots with the same orientation as the other drawings [Source: Galilei 1895a,b].
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### Visual Description
## Star Chart: Early Astronomical Observations
### Overview
The image presents three circular diagrams, likely representing star charts or astronomical observations. Each circle contains a varying number of dots, presumably indicating the positions of stars or celestial objects. Handwritten annotations accompany each diagram, providing dates and potentially other observational details.
### Components/Axes
* **Diagrams:** Three circular diagrams arranged horizontally.
* **Dots:** Represent stars or celestial objects within each diagram.
* **Annotations:** Handwritten text near each diagram, providing context.
### Detailed Analysis
**Diagram 1 (Left):**
* **Annotation:** "25-16" is written above the circle.
* **Dots:** Contains four dots of varying sizes. One larger dot is located on the left side, with three smaller dots scattered within the circle.
**Diagram 2 (Center):**
* **Annotation:** "Die. 21. en" is written near the bottom-left of the circle.
* "Die." is likely an abbreviation for "Dienstag" (Tuesday in German).
* "21." likely refers to the 21st day of a month.
* "en" is unclear.
* **Dots:** Contains two dots. One is located near the top, and the other is near the bottom-left.
**Diagram 3 (Right):**
* **Annotations:**
* "24" is written near the top-left of the circle.
* "of" is written near the top-center of the circle.
* "b" is written near the right side of the circle.
* "21. Marty." is written near the bottom-left of the circle.
* "Marty." is likely an abbreviation for "Martii" (March in Latin).
* "berest.v." is written below "21. Marty."
* "6." is written near the bottom of the circle.
* **Dots:** Contains approximately seven dots, clustered mostly in the upper half of the circle.
### Key Observations
* The number of stars/objects varies significantly between the diagrams.
* The annotations suggest dates and potentially other observational parameters.
* The handwriting appears consistent across all annotations, suggesting a single observer.
### Interpretation
The image likely represents a series of astronomical observations recorded by hand. The diagrams depict the relative positions of stars or other celestial objects at different times. The annotations provide dates (e.g., March 21st) and potentially other observational details. The varying number of stars/objects in each diagram could reflect changes in the field of view, the visibility of certain objects, or actual changes in the observed region of the sky. The annotations "of" and "b" in the third diagram are unclear without further context, but they might refer to specific stars or features. The term "berest.v." is also unclear and may be a specific astronomical term or abbreviation used by the observer.
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## 4. Conclusions
Galileo Galilei and Christoph Scheiner carried out sunspot observations during the first years of the telescopic era generating an intense debate about the nature of this phenomenon. Some of their sunspot records were not included in the sunspot group databases (Hoyt & Schatten 1998; Vaquero et al. 2016). We here analyze these sunspot observations in order to incorporate them into V16. We can fill 18 observation days in V16 where no record is available. Moreover, we can extend the observational coverage: (i) for Scheiner, from 33 records for the period October - December 1611 included in V16 to 78 until August 1613 and (ii) for Galileo, from 51 records included in V16 for the period May - August 1612 to 72 records regarding his sunspot records from February 1612. Furthermore, the values corresponding to the group number recorded for Scheiner on 13, 29 and 30 December 1611 and Galileo on 26 April 1612 must be corrected according to this new analysis.
We have detected changes in the quality of the sunspot observations made by Galileo and Scheiner. We found a significant improvement in the quality of Galileo's sunspot drawings from 3 May 1612. This fact was because he changed the observation method from observing sunspots through the telescope to drawings where sunspots were recorded by projecting the Sun on a sheet. We can see that this fact had an impact in the
number of sunspot groups recorded by Galileo by comparing his sunspot observations with Harriot's and Cigoli's records. According to the comparison to Harriot: (i) the daily average of the number of groups recorded by Galileo and Harriot from February to 3 May in the 16 common observation days is 1.9 and 2.1, respectively, while it is 6.8 and 4.2 from 3 May to August (24 common observation days) according to V16, respectively. In the case of Scheiner, we can also see a remarkable change in the sunspot drawings made in 1620s published by Scheiner (1630) in Rosa Ursina and his first sunspot records from 1611 to 1613 analyzed in this work. This was also due to a change in Scheiner's methodology. Scheiner passed to observe the Sun through the telescope with colored glasses in his first drawings to adopt the projection method in 1620s. Note that: (i) Carrasco et al. (2019c) indicated that Scheiner used the helioscope in 1620s, which allowed him to change his methodology and to improve the sunspot observations, and (ii) Arlt et al. (2016) pointed out the telescope used by Scheiner in 1620s had a Keplerian setup providing better image quality. Thus, this significant improvement in the quality of the observations of both astronomers affected to their group counts.
Scheiner generally recorded more groups than Galileo, Harriot, and Cigoli who recorded a similar number of groups. We concluded that the differences found in these comparisons were mainly because of the observational method employed by the observers. While Scheiner observed the Sun through colored glasses, the others astronomers observed when the Sun was, for example, behind clouds or through misty air (Galilei 1895a,b; Vokhmyanin, Arlt & Zolotova 2020). On 3 May 1612, Galileo started to use a new methodology to observe the Sun by projecting the solar image on a sheet and it improved his capacity to record sunspots. This fact has been proven by comparing the number of sunspot groups recorded by Galileo with those by Harriot and Cigoli before and after on 3 May 1612, date from which Galileo significantly recorded more groups than Cigoli and Harriot. Thus, the comparison carried out in this work can help to redefine the scale of the group number series over this important part of the 400year sunspot record. The sunspot observations made by Galileo observing directly by telescope (before 3 May 1612) and those made by projection (from 3 May 1612) should be considered like two independent observational sets. Thus, we will avoid problems of inhomogeneity. Moreover, the sunspot observations made by Galileo on 3 May 1612
from both methodologies could be used to calibrate both observational sets. Similarly, the sunspot observations made by Scheiner in 1610s and those made in 1620s should be considered as independent for the future reconstruction of the group number index.
This work shows up the need to continue the review work of the available information about the past solar activity. We have shown that the observations here analyzed can increase the observational coverage in the earliest period of the telescopic era but this coverage must be improved because the number of records in that period is still scarce. Other documentary sources with new information should be studied. Thereby, we will be able to improve our knowledge about long-term solar activity and to make more reliable future predictions.
## Acknowledgements
This research was supported by the Economy and Infrastructure Counselling of the Junta of Extremadura through project IB16127 and grant GR18097 (co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund) and by the Ministerio de EconomĂa y Competitividad of the Spanish Government (CGL2017-87917-P). Authors acknowledge to the Lincean Academy Archive the information provided about the sunspot observations made by Scheiner in March-April 1612.
Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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