corona the outer atmosphere of the sun, temp. may reach 2,000,000 c
chromosphere middle layer of the sun's atmosphere
photosphere visible surface of the sun
convection zone layer of the sun which energy travels by convection from the radiative zone to the photosphere
radiative zone layer of the sun which energy is transferred away from the core by radiation
core very dense center of the sun
nuclear fusion process by which tow or more low-mass atomic nuclei fuse to form another, heavier nucleus.
radiation when energy is transferred as electromagnetic waves
convection the process in which heat is transferred by the circulation or movement of matter
differential rotation the way the sun rotates, rotating faster at its equator than at higher latitudes
sunspots dark areas that form on the surface of the sun
solar flare an explosive release of energy that can extend outward
prominences huge loops of cool gas that extend outward from the photosphere