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Sunspots look darker because they are cooler than the rest of the sun.

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Whats the name of the parts that look darker in the sun?

sunspots


Why do the sunspots appear to be darker than surrounding part of the sun?

This is because they are cooler.


Why do sunspots look darker than the rest of the sun's photosphere?

Because just like in a fire Sunspots a cooler than the rest of the surface, and as in a fire the cooler spots appear darker.


Are sunspots darker and hotter than the gases surrounding them on the sun?

No, sunspots are darker but they are a couple degrees cooler, not warmer


Why do sun spots look darker than the rest of the sun's photosphere?

Sunspots are about 1200 Kelvin colder than the surroundings.


Which features of the sun look dark because they are slightly cooler then the rest of the sun?

Sunspots are darker that the rest of the Sun because they are slightly cooler. Looking directly at any part of the Sun will damage your eyes or cause blindness.


Why is part of the sun black?

The black part of the sun you may be referring to is likely a sunspot. Sunspots are cooler, darker areas on the sun's surface that are caused by intense magnetic activity. They appear dark against the brighter surrounding areas of the sun.


What part of the sun looks draker?

i think you mean darker. those are sunspots. sunspots are places on the sun that are much cooler than the rest of the sun. but that doesn't mean you could stand on one. it's still very hot.


Why do sunspots appear darker?

Because the sunspots are cooler spots on the sun. They are much different from the rest of the sun so the appear really dark.


Sunspots are what compared to the gases around them on the sun?

Sunspots are cooler than the surrounding gases on the sun, which is why they appear darker in comparison. They are caused by fluctuations in the sun's magnetic field, leading to areas of reduced temperature.


What blotches on the Sun's surface that appear darker than surrounding regions?

sunspots


Why do sunspots appear dark?

Even though sunspots are fiery white hot, they are somewhat cooler than the part of the Sun around them. When you inspect the Sun through a very dark filter (The only safe way) the Sun itself does not look very bright, and sunspots appear dark in comparison.