Which layer of the Sun is the visible layer?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the layer of the Sun that we can see, which typically refers to the layer known as the photosphere. This is the part of the Sun that emits light and is visible to the naked eye.
Answer
photosphere
The visible layer of the Sun is the photosphere.
Answer for screen readers
The visible layer of the Sun is the photosphere.
More Information
The photosphere is the layer of the Sun that emits the light which we can see from Earth. It has a temperature of approximately 5,800 Kelvin and appears as the Sun's 'surface'.
Sources
- Surface of the Sun - SciEd - scied.ucar.edu
- Layers of the Sun - NASA - nasa.gov
- The Sun's Structure - Space Weather Explorers Week - spaceweather.ssl.berkeley.edu
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