What is the sun's corona and how can it be captured in a photograph?

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The sun's corona is the outer atmosphere of the sun, typically visible during a solar eclipse or with specialized equipment like a coronagraph. A photograph taken of the sun on a cloudy day using red cellophane may not accurately capture the corona, as the bright appearance could be due to cloud interference and the plastic's effect. Capturing the corona requires specific conditions, usually during an eclipse, to avoid overwhelming brightness from the sun. The discussion highlights the challenges of photographing the corona without proper tools or conditions. Understanding these factors is essential for anyone interested in solar photography.
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I took a picture of the sun on a cloudy day with 2 layers of red cellophane on a normal camera, and edited it on the computer. There is some bright stuff around the sun in the middle. Can this possibly be the corona? :eek:
 

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Unlikely. It's probably the clouds and the plastic making it look that way. This is the Sun's corona:

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Note that you typically need an eclipse to be able to image it. Either that or specialized equipment like a coronagraph.
 

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