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  • Penumbra: Understanding the Outer Region of Sunspots
    The outer portion of a sunspot is called the penumbra.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Sunspot: A dark area on the Sun's surface that is cooler than the surrounding area.

    * Penumbra: The lighter, filamentary region surrounding the darker core of a sunspot, known as the umbra.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about the Sun or sunspots!

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