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Solar corona

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The Sun has a bright ring.

Solar eclipse 1999 4.jpg
Solar eclipse 1999 4.jpg
It is the very last layer. This part is very hot. It is hotter than the Sun's face. You can see it during an eclipse.
Solar eclipse 1806Jun16-Corona-Ferrer.png
Solar eclipse 1806Jun16-Corona-Ferrer.png
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File:Solar eclipse 1999 4.jpg
Solar eclipse 1999 4.jpg
File:Solar eclipse 1806Jun16-Corona-Ferrer.png
Solar eclipse 1806Jun16-Corona-Ferrer.png
File:Temperature-height graph for solar atmosphere.jpg
Temperature-height graph for solar atmosphere.jpg
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Twistedflux.png
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Traceimage.jpg
File:Prominence (PSF).png
Prominence (PSF).png
Parker Solar Probe Encounters Streamers...
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File:Magnificent CME Erupts on the Sun - August 31.jpg
Magnificent CME Erupts on the Sun - August 31.jpg
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Solar-filament.gif
File:STEREO-A first images.jpg
STEREO-A first images.jpg
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