What is another word for solar corona?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊlə kəɹˈə͡ʊnə] (IPA) 
The solar corona is the outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere that is visible during a total solar eclipse. It is a halo of ionized gas that extends millions of kilometers into space. Synonyms for solar corona include solar atmosphere, solar aureola, solar crown, solar halo, and solar ring. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they can also refer to specific features of the corona such as the inner and outer corona, the prominences, and the coronal loops. Studying the solar corona is important for understanding the Sun's magnetic field, solar flares, and space weather.
