Near-surface shear layer
The Sun's surface is like a big ocean, and the scientists wanted to know how the water moves under the surface.
Technical definition
Layer between depths of 1 Mm and 17 Mm with significant shear in the rotation rate.
The Sun's surface is like a big ocean, and the scientists wanted to know how the water moves under the surface.
Layer between depths of 1 Mm and 17 Mm with significant shear in the rotation rate.