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| 3/29/2006 | Don Shedrick |
A few seconds after the second contact diamond ring, the Sun's chromosphere becomes visible, so named because of its vivid color when seen at a solar eclipse. The chromosphere is a relatively cool layer just above the Sun's white-light-emitting photosphere. It glows with the distinctive red light of hydrogen-alpha emission. Solar flares can also be seen.
Note: All images are the copyright of Don Shedrick, and may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent.
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