Evershed effect

English

Etymology

Named after British astronomer John Evershed.

Noun

Evershed effect (plural Evershed effects)

  1. The radial flow of gas across the photospheric surface of the penumbra of sunspots from the inner border with the umbra towards the outer edge.

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