The Sun
By Jordan Larose
Sun's Layers
Core
Radiative Zone
The Sun's radiative zone is the section of the solar interior between the innermost core and the outer convective zone. In the radiative zone, energy generated by nuclear fusion in the core moves outward as electromagnetic radiation. In other words, the energy is conveyed by photons
Convective Zone
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
Corona, which means crown, is the outermost layer of gases. It is an aura of plasma that surrounds the sun It is only seen during a solar eclipse
Sunspots
Sunspots are dark spots that appear on the surface of the sun. They appear darker because they are cooler than the surrounding areas. Sunspots occur in an 11 year cycle and Solar flares often occur near them
Solar Prominence
A prominence is a large, bright, gaseous feature extending outward from the Sun's surface, often in a loop shape. Prominences are anchored to the Sun's surface in the photosphere, and extend outwards into the Sun's corona
Aurora Borealis
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- https://www.nasa.gov