Saturday, July 13, 2013

Sun's Loops Are Displaying An Optical Illusion




Before It's News | Popular Space





Sun's Loops Are Displaying An Optical Illusion



The Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona, has posed an enduring mystery. Why is it so hot? The Sun's visible surface is only 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, but as you move outward the temperature shoots up to millions of degrees. It's like a campfire that feels hotter the farther away you stand.






No comments:

Post a Comment