The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Seminar “Sunspots in Ancient and Modern Sources and Their Climatic Effects.”
The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar on Sunday morning, 15/3/2026, entitled “Sunspots in Ancient and Modern Sources and Their Climatic Effects.” The seminar was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood and attended by a number of professors and researchers.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Salar Ali Khidr, Head of the Department of Humanities. He introduced sunspots as an astronomical phenomenon appearing on the surface of the Sun, reviewing what has been recorded about them in ancient scientific sources as well as in modern studies. He explained their nature, cyclical patterns, and the main climatic effects associated with solar activity, highlighting the relationship between the increase or decrease in the number of sunspots and potential changes in Earth’s climate.
The seminar also featured a scientific presentation with modern images and data illustrating how sunspots form and their role in affecting the solar radiation reaching Earth. The event included scientific discussions and questions from attendees, allowing for an exchange of ideas on the importance of studying solar activity and its climatic impacts.
