chromosphere

chromosphere — noun

1. the reddish layer of a star's atmosphere that lies between the photosphere and t

1.名詞C2
釋義

the reddish layer of a star's atmosphere that lies between the photosphere and the corona. It is normally hidden by the brighter light from below but becomes visible when the moon completely blocks the sun.

例句

Joon used a special filter to photograph the chromosphere during the solar eclipse.

Nia learned that the chromosphere glows red because of the hydrogen gas inside it.

glows red from hydrogen gas

文法句型

usually singular; often preceded by 'the'

用法筆記

The chromosphere is normally invisible because the photosphere's light is far brighter. It can only be seen during a total solar eclipse or with special equipment that filters out the stronger light from below.

常見錯誤

❌I saw the chromosphere with my naked eye on a clear day.
✅I saw the chromosphere during the total eclipse.
💡the chromosphere is hidden by the far brighter light of the photosphere and cannot be seen without special filters or an eclipse.