The surface of the sun near its edge appear dimmer and cooler than at the center of the disk when view in?

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The surface of the sun near its edge appear dimmer and cooler than at the center of the disk when view in?

visible light because?

2007-04-08 15:02:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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I'm not certain of the full question. The effect to which you refer is called Limb Darkening, and you might just check that term out in Wikipedia for an explanation. I think it is caused by the fact you are looking at the photosphere at an angle, and since it cools with height, it appears darker.

2007-04-08 15:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How were you able to view the sun to make this observation without damaging your eyes ?

2007-04-08 23:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋