The Spectacular Sun
by Hunter Johnson
The Sun's layers
Core
The center of the Sun.
Radiative Zone
The section of the solar interior between the inner core to the convective zone.
Convective Zone
A zone from the core to the photosphere (200,000 km). The top of this zone can generate photons.
Photosphere
The Sun's "surface".
Chromosphere
Where the gasses are held, it is above the photosphere.
Corona
An aura of plasma that extends for many miles into space. It can only be seen during a total solar eclipse.
Sunspots
Sunspots are dots on the sun caused by a difference in temperature, it is usually colder than what is around it. It has an 11 year cycle.
Solar Prominence
A large bright feature of the sun that extends outward.
Solar Flare
A sudden release of energy by the sun.
Aurora
Energy outbursts from the sun reach the Earth and create colorful and energetic lights, because of the Earth's atmosphere.
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