Solar chromosphere
type: Concept
narrower: Plages

Plages
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
broader: Solar chromosphere
definition: A bright cloud-like feature that appears in the vicinity of a sunspot. Plages represent regions of higher temperature and density within the chromosphere. They are particularly visible when photographed through filters passing the spectral light of hydrogen or calcium.
modified: 2020-11-03T20:24:18.014Z
modified: 2020-11-03T20:24:03.807Z
type: Concept