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Surface Features of the Sun. The inner layer of the sun’s atmosphere that we see as the visible surface of the sun Emits light. Photosphere. The outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere that appears as a halo of light Can only be seen during a solar eclipse Extends far into space.
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The inner layer of the sun’s atmosphere that we see as the visible surface of the sun Emits light Photosphere
The outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere that appears as a halo of light Can only be seen during a solar eclipse Extends far into space Contributes to the solar wind Corona
A loop of gas that protrudes from the sun’s surface, linking sunspots Follows lines of magnetism Prominence
A dark area of gas that is cooler than surrounding areas and has a magnetic field Sunspots
An explosion of gas from the sun’s surface that occurs when loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect Adds material to the solar wind Solar Flare
Electrically charged particles that move through space Can cause magnetic storms on Earth Caused by both the corona and solar flares Solar Wind