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The Sun

 

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The Sun is a star located at the centre of the Solar System. All the planets in our Solar System orbit around it.

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Parts of the Sun

The Sun is a large ball of burning gas. It is made up of 3 major parts.

  • Core

  • Radiative Zone

  • Convection Zone

The surface of the Sun consists of:

  • Photosphere

  • Chromosphere

  • Corona

 

 

 

 

 

 

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