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What is the Sun's atmosphere?
The Sun's atmosphere consists of several layers, with the outermost being the corona. This superheated plasma extends millions of kilometres into space and is usually only visible during a total solar eclipse. Studying the corona during events like the August 12 eclipse helps scientists understand its extreme temperatures and how it generates the solar wind that affects our planet.
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