What is the temperature of the sun ?

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Phillip E.
Dec 21, 2017

The surface of the Sun has a temperature of about 5,500K.

Explanation:

The temperature of the Sun varies considerably depending on the layer of the Sun.

The core is very hot at 15,000,00K. This is where Hydrogen fusion takes place.

The photosphere, which is the visible part of the Sun is at 5,500K. Though sunspots are cooler at about 4,000K.

The solar atmosphere, the corona, which is only visible during a total eclipse or using specialist equipment is very hot. It varies between 1,000,000K and 10,000,000K.

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