Corona

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The outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere

Real World Example

Imagine you're at a crowded party, trying to catch a glimpse of a friend standing at the center of the room. Just like it's challenging to see your friend clearly amidst all the people and distractions around, observing the Sun's corona is tricky because it's hidden in the bright glare of the Sun's main body. In this analogy, your friend is like the Sun itself, the people around represent the layers of the Sun's atmosphere, and the corona is the outermost layer you can only see during special conditions, like an eclipse, when the crowd briefly parts, and you get a clear view.

Practice Version

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