photosphere

/ˈfoʊtoʊˌsfɪr/
noun
  1. The visible surface of the sun or another star, from which light and heat are radiated.
    • The photosphere of the sun is the bright layer we see from Earth.
    • During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the photosphere, revealing the corona.
    • Scientists study sunspots on the photosphere to understand solar activity.
  2. A spherical representation of a scene or environment created by stitching together multiple photographs, often used in virtual reality or 360-degree imaging.
    • She explored the ancient temple through a photosphere on her phone.
    • The real estate listing included a photosphere of the living room for a virtual tour.
    • The app lets you create a photosphere of your vacation spot to share with friends.
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