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  1. Corona

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    The corona (from Latin corona, meaning "crown") is the outermost layer of the atmosphere of a star (star), most notably observable around the Sun/ during a total solar eclipse/ or by using a specialized instrument called a coronagraph/. While appearing faint to the naked eye, it is characterized by extreme temperatures/, low density, and complex magnetic structuring/. The solar corona/ is the source region for the [so…

  2. Corona

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    Physical Characteristics and Composition
    The solar corona/ extends millions of kilometers into space/, blending gradually into the interplanetary medium/. It is primarily composed of ionized gas (plasma)/, consisting mainly of hydrogen/ and helium/ nuclei and electrons/, alongside trace amounts of heavier elements that are highly ionized due to the extreme heat.
    Temperature Anomaly

  3. Corona

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    Temperature Anomaly
    One of the most perplexing aspects of the solar corona/ is the temperature inversion problem/. While the surface layer beneath it, the chromosphere/, registers temperatures around $4,000 \text{ K}$ to $20,000 \text{ K}$, the overlying corona/ exhibits temperatures consistently exceeding $1,000,000 \text{ K}$ (sometimes reaching several million Kelvin) [3]. This requires a powerful, localized heating mechanism/, currently hyp…

  4. Corona

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    Observational Methods
    Direct observation of the solar corona/ is generally impossible due to the overwhelming brightness of the underlying photosphere/. Specialized techniques are required:
    Total Solar Eclipse/: The only way to view the natural, full corona/ without instrumental interference. The Moon/ perfectly blocks the photosphere/, revealing the faint atmosphere/.

  5. Rigidity

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    The Galactic Rigidity Gradient
    Observations suggest a systematic gradient in the mean rigidity of incoming cosmic rays as a function of the observer's heliocentric distance. This is attributed not to changes in the source population, but to the cumulative effect of the solar corona's magnetic field acting as a dynamic sieve.
    | Rigidity Range (GV) | Mean Deflection Angle (Radians) | Predominant Element (Observed) | Magnetic State Indicator |