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The Main Components of the Sun's Atmosphere
The sun has a very extended atmosphere, which changes in temperature and density with distance away. There are three main components.
Photosphere:
Granulation:
Convection:
Chromosphere:
Spicules:
Corona:
Photosphere:
Photosphere: