diff --git a/examples/example1.py b/examples/example1.py
index b08d47f..e92b69e 100644
--- a/examples/example1.py
+++ b/examples/example1.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 
 # ellipse
 # rCos = np.array([3.0, 1.0])
-# zSin = n.array([0.0, 3.0])
+# zSin = np.array([0.0, 3.0])
 
 # evaluate curve geometry given as Fourier coefficients above
 n = 300