adjective
- of or relating to the photosphere of a star, especially the Sun
Usage: astronomy
Examples
- The photospheric temperature of the Sun is approximately 5,778 Kelvin.
- Scientists study photospheric activity to understand solar flares.
- Photospheric granulation creates a mottled appearance on the Sun’s surface.
- The telescope captured detailed images of photospheric phenomena.
- Photospheric magnetic fields influence solar wind patterns.
- Researchers analyzed photospheric spectral lines for chemical composition.