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faculae

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faculae: see photosphere photosphere, luminous, apparently opaque layer of gases that forms the visible surface of the sun or any other star. The photosphere lies between the dense interior gases and the more attenuated gases of the chromosphere.
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A group of faint faculae was seen near the western limb close to the equator on Feb 21.
Solar section by Smith, Lyn / Journal of the British Astronomical Association
Scientists compared climate data from the past millennium to changes in solar brightness produced by dark sunspots and bright points called faculae.
Don't blame sun for change by Birmingham Mail (England)
In the new images, the faculae look like towering walls.
Revealing the sun's complex topography. (Solar Terrain) by McDonagh, S. / Science News
 
 
 
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