The Sun has different layers. The inner layers are the core, radiative zone, and convective zone. The Sun's atmosphere consists of the Photosphere (the visible surface), the Chromosphere (a layer above the photosphere), and the Corona (the outermost layer). The Corona is typically visible only during a solar eclipse or with specialized instruments called coronagraphs.
The outermost layer of the sun is called _____.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: The Sun (Solar Atmosphere: Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona)
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