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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…
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Corona
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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/.
Coronagraph/: An instrument employin…