Why the Sun's outer atmosphere is hotter than its surface
In short: For over 150 years, the Sun has guarded one of astronomy's most baffling mysteries: why its corona burns so much hotter than its visible surface. New solar missions are finally providing the clarity needed to decode this thermal anomaly.
Recent observations and advanced solar missions are revealing unprecedented details about the Sun’s magnetic field, solar wind, and powerful eruptions. These findings aim to solve why the outer atmosphere remains dramatically hotter than the visible surface.
Understanding these hidden mechanisms is critical for predicting solar storms. Such events have the potential to disrupt essential human infrastructure, including satellites, global communications, navigation systems, and power grids.
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