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Glossary term: 光球

Also known as Light sphere

Description: 光球层(”光球“)是恒星的某一层,我们观测到的光就是从这里发出的。从更深、密度更大的层发出的光在逃离恒星之前就会被吸收。而较高的层密度较小,不会发出明显的光。

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