chromosphere

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chromospheresearch for term: Literally meaning "sphere of color," the chromosphere is an outer layer of the solar atmosphere sandwiched between the photosphere and the corona. Prominent features of the chromosphere include spicules, bright hydrogen alpha emission lines, and calcium H and K emission lines. The emission lines suggest that the chromosphere is

thousands of degrees hotter than the photosphere.