photosphere
The intensely bright portion of the sun visible to the unaided eye; the "surface" of the sun. Reaching temperatures estimated at about 11,000°F, it is the portion of the sun's atmosphere which emits continuous electromagnetic radiation.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Atmosphere
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