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How many Earth's could fit in the Sun? |
1 million |
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What type of star is our Sun? |
Yellow dwarf |
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What two elements make up our Sun? |
Hydrogen and Helium |
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How long does a photon take to reach Earth? |
8 minutes |
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How often does a solar eclipse occur? |
300 years |
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How does our Sun die? |
It uses all its fuel (Helium) and expands and explodes |
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What are the parts of the Sun? |
Core, Radiative envelope, Convective envelope, Photosphere (surface), Chronmosphere envelope, Corona, Sun spots, Solar flares |
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What is the Corona? |
Upper level of the Suns atmosphere. Layers temperature isn't understood. Like putting water in the freezer but it boils. |
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What are Sun Spots? |
Cool spots on the photosphere |
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What are Solar Flares? |
Explosions on the Chromnosphere. |
