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The '''Sun''' (aka '''Sol''') is an average yellow dwarf [[star]] about 8 [[parsec|kpc]] from the center of the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. The third planet orbiting the Sun is [[Earth]], which makes the Sun fairly important to humanity. | The '''Sun''' (aka '''Sol''') is an average yellow dwarf [[star]] about 8 [[parsec|kpc]] from the center of the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. The third planet orbiting the Sun is [[Earth]], which makes the Sun fairly important to [[human|humanity]]. | ||
== Physical Characteristics == | == Physical Characteristics == | ||
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**Central = 2.4E16 Pa | **Central = 2.4E16 Pa | ||
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Image:SolarFlareLargestEver.jpg | |||
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== Notes and References== | == Notes and References== | ||
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*Williams, David R. "[http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/sunfact.html Sun Fact Sheet]" | *Williams, David R. "[http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/sunfact.html Sun Fact Sheet]" | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 11 February 2012
The Sun (aka Sol) is an average yellow dwarf star about 8 kpc from the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The third planet orbiting the Sun is Earth, which makes the Sun fairly important to humanity.
Physical Characteristics
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Gallery
Notes and References
- Guenther, D.B., Demarque, P. "Solar Model 1996"
- Williams, David R. "Sun Fact Sheet"