Solar anatomy image by NASA (IMAGE)

University of Sydney

Solar anatomy image by NASA

Caption

Illustration of the Sun's anatomy depicting existing solar theory, which assumes circular convection cells in the outer convection zone. New theory proposes thin, tall 'cigar-shaped' convection cells, driving the Sun's magnetic dynamo.

Credit

NASA

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