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How hot is the sun's photosphere?

Answer 1

Temperature of Sun's photosphere is 6000 degree K.

The photosphere, the outermost layer that is visible to us, has a temperature of roughly 6000 degrees Kelvin. Image courtesy of Space.com.

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Answer 2

Emma Arguello

The average temperature of the Sun's photosphere is roughly 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Answer 3

Cooper Ann

The temperature of the Sun's photosphere is approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Answer 4

Parker Albertson

The temperature of the Sun's photosphere averages around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).

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