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chromosphere

The chromosphere is a layer of the Sun's atmosphere located above the photosphere and below the corona. It is characterized by a reddish glow as seen during solar eclipses and is the region where solar filaments and prominences are observed.

Source: eclipse2017.nasa.gov

APODs including "chromosphere"

Helios Helium

Helios Helium

16/05/1998

Helios Helium

Helios Helium

20/05/1996