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Sun Series: The Sun, Our Star

NASA's Curious Universe

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The Birth and Influence of the Sun

Exploration of the formation of the Sun and solar system, detailing the gravitational pull of gas and dust leading to the ignition of a star and planet formation. Discusses the complexities of the sun's structure, including the corona and phenomena like flares and coronal mass ejections. Explores the relationship between the sun and Earth, emphasizing the importance of heliophysics in understanding solar behavior and potential new discoveries.

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