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Our Sun

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Core Center of the sun where fusion takes place.
Radiative / Radiation Zone Middle layer of the sun. Energy travels from the core through this zone by radiant (wave) energy
Convective / Convection Zone Top layer of the sun. Energy travels from the radiation zone to the outer surface through here by means of convection cells.
Photosphere Lowest layer of the sun's atmosphere. Appears yellow to us. Provides the light from the sun. VERY thin layer
Chromosphere Middle layer of the sun. Thicker than the photosphere. Appears as a reddish rim during a solar eclipse.
Corona Outer atmosphere of the sun. Varies in size. Hottest part of the sun. Only seen during a solar eclipse.
Granulation Grainy appearance of the photosphere.
Magnetic Storm/ geomagnetic storm disruption in the Earth's magnetic field due to discharges of solar winds from the sun.
Prominence Large gaseous loop anchored in the photosphere. Can extend into the corona of the sun
Space Weather Conditions relating to the sun and it's solar winds that can impact technology and life on earth.
CME Coronal Mass Ejection. Mass release of gas and magnetic field from the corona of the sun released into the solar wind.
Flare sudden flash of brightness released over the sun's surface. Fantastic amount of energy. Usually seen over the limb of the sun
Plages French for "Beach". White spots usually found surrounding sunspots
Sunspots Cooler areas of the sun. Caused by disruption in the magnetic field. Located on the photosphere
Coronal Hole Darker, colder areas of the corona that create a "hole" in the energy of the corona
Solar Wind plasma that streams off from the corona of the sun
Spicules small, needle-like projections found in the chromosphere. Last just minutes.
Helmet Streamers features that usually occur over sunspots. Look like the points on old helmets. Found in the corona
Photons packet of light energy
Limb edge of the sun
Filaments Prominences that are seen directly instead of on the limb of the sun.
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