The center appears to be bright, though it is only white.pic.twitter.com/1NMwfLERCZ
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The difference being the yellow that starts on the edge inner circle and radiates outward. If changes the color of the black rays toward center, which gives the illusion that it is hot and glowing, like the sun. I don't think it's the white, rather the yellow and white together.
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