Sun and Other Stars

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What is the brightest star in the sky?

Back

Sirius

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How long does it take light from the sun to reach the Earth?

Back

8 minutes

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What can be affected by solar flares?

Back

Phone reception, radio broadcasts, satellites, all of the above.

Front

Why does the sun look larger and brighter than other stars?

Back

Because it is closer to Earth.

Front

What happens to stars that are farther away?

Back

They appear smaller and dimmer.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

Front

What are solar flares?

Back

Solar flares are sudden eruptions of energy on the sun's surface.

Front

What is light year?

Back

A light year is the distance light travels in one year.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.