Chromosphere

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Term: Chromosphere
Definition:

The region of the Sun's (or a star's) atmosphere above the
temperature minimum and below the Transition Region.
The solar chromosphere is approximately 400 km to
2100 km above the photosphere, and characterized by
temperatures from 4500 - 28000 K.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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