Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine
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"Photosphere"
The lower portion of the solar atmosphere, or the apparent surface of the Sun, from which radiation escapes into space.
See also: ♦ Astronomy ♦ Sun ♦ Granulation ♦ Sunspot
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