Scientists have long been puzzled by a phenomenon on our nearest star: the Sun's corona, a glowing aura that surrounds the star, is a staggering 2 million degrees Celsius hotter than its surface temperature of about 5,500 degrees Celsius. This seemingly inexplicable temperature disparity has left researchers scratching their heads, and a new study aims to shed light on the mystery. Researchers have proposed various theories, including the role of magnetic fields, solar flares, and the way energy is transferred from the Sun's interior to its exterior. As scientists continue to unravel the secrets of the Sun's corona, they may uncover new insights into the fundamental processes that govern our star's behavior and its impact on the solar system.
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
