10 Questions
What is the primary reason for the onset of convection in the Sun's interior?
High flux of radiation energy that cannot be easily transported
What is the term used to study the interior of the Sun?
Helioseismology
What is the visible surface of the Sun called?
Photosphere
Why do sunspots appear darker than the surrounding solar surface?
They are cooler than the surrounding photosphere
What is the average temperature of the Sun's photosphere?
5800 K
How long can sunspots last?
Weeks
What was Galileo's contribution to the study of sunspots?
He estimated the Sun's rotation rate
What is the duration of the Sun's complete rotation?
A month
What is the typical size of sunspots?
10000 km across
What is the term used to describe the 11-year cycle of sunspot activity?
Solar cycle
Test your knowledge about the chromosphere, a layer of the solar atmosphere with a temperature higher than the photosphere. Learn about its characteristics, discovery, and visibility.
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