Articles related to "Chromosphere"



Solar Faculae
Faculae are bright regions on the Sun's photosphere affecting solar energy output. Changes in the number of faculae and sunspots may play a role in global climate change.
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More than meets the eye
Thousands light the night sky to the unaided eye, dimmer or brighter, yet seldom a hint of color to make a difference from an overwhelming whiteness. But the starry zoo features a wild variety in sizes, color and life span.
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Discovery of Helium in the Sun
Using spectroscopy, helium was first discovered in the Sun. Spectral lines labeled coronium and nebulium did not fit into the periodic table of the elements.
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Sun Facts
The Sun, our nearest star and the center of our solar system, is a giant burning collection of gases. Brush up on your solar facts.
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Mercury Transit
Mercury will make a rare crossing of the Sun on November 8, 2006, a spectacle that will be visible to all of the United States.
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