photosphere

a gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere (extending from the photosphere to the corona) that is visible during a total eclipse of the sun

a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots

Groups of small shining spots on the surface of the sun which are brighter than the other parts of the photosphere

They are generally seen in the neighborhood of the dark spots, and are supposed to be elevated portions of the photosphere.

Of or pertaining to the photosphere.