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Solar Radiation: How Sunlight Heats the Planet
Outer Space | Sun

Solar Radiation: How Sunlight Heats the Planet

Our sun is 99% of the total mass of the solar system. It’s this energy from the sun’s thermonuclear reactions that heats the Earth from solar radiation.

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Main Sequence Star: Our Sun’s Thermonuclear Reaction
Outer Space | Sun

Main Sequence Star: Our Sun’s Thermonuclear Reaction

Our sun is a main sequence star. This just means that it burns hydrogen into helium and goes through this “main sequence” for about 95% of its life span.

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5 Facts About the Sun [Infographic]
Outer Space | Sun

5 Facts About the Sun [Infographic]

Today, we’re exploring facts about the sun. First, you have to realize the enormous size of the sun. It’s so big that nearly 1300 Jupiters can fit the sun!

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Sun Fusion: How the Sun Heats Up Earth
Outer Space | Sun

Sun Fusion: How the Sun Heats Up Earth

Fusion reactions power the sun. By fusing hydrogen to helium, the sun releases vast amounts of energy towards Earth. Then, sun fusion reaction heats Earth.

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