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Chromosphere

Definition (Noun): The deeply colored layer of the sun's atmosphere located above the photosphere and below the corona, characterized by its reddish coloration during solar eclipses.

Example sentence: During a solar eclipse, the chromosphere becomes visible as a glowing reddish ring surrounding the darkened sun.

Definition (Noun): The analogous colored layer in other celestial bodies, such as stars.

Example sentence: Astronomers study the chromospheres of different stars to understand their chemical composition and activity levels.

Definition (Noun): A layer of gas surrounding a planet, like Earth's thermosphere, that exhibits colorful emissions due to the interaction with solar radiation.

Example sentence: The auroras are caused by the interaction between solar particles and the Earth's chromosphere.

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