The Earth's Sun
Where we get our light
Core
It is the center of the sun. It is the source of the suns energy and it has extremely high temperatures.
Radiative Zone
The radiative zone is the layer between the core and the convective zone. In this zone, the energy generated by nuclear fusion from the core moves into the radiative zone as electromagnetic radiation. The radiative zone transfers energy from the core to the outer regions.
Convective Zone
The convective zone is where the suns energy is transferred by convection to the surface of the convective zone where light is created.
Photosphere
The photosphere is the visible surface of the sun. Sunspots, faculae, and granules can be observed on the photosphere. The photosphere is the last layer farthest from the core and about 100 km thick.
Chromosphere
The second of the three main layers in the Sun's atmosphere.
Corona
An aura of plasma that surrounds the sun and other celestial bodies
Sunspots
They are darker, cooler areas on the surface of the sun in the photosphere
Prominence
It is a large, bright feature extending outward from the suns surface
Flare
A sudden flash of brightness on the sun