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In the middle of all is the seat of the Sun. For who in this most beautiful of temples would put this lamp in any other or better place than the one from which it can illuminate everything at the same time. . . . Thus indeed the Sun as if seated on a royal throne governs his household of stars as they circle round him.

Nicholas Copernicus


Questions to Explore:
  • What is the source of the Sun’s energy?
  • What is the structure of the Sun?
  • What is the future of the Sun?
  • How can we learn about the interior of the Sun?
  • How is energy transported out of the Sun?
  • What role do magnetic fields play in solar phenomena?
  • How can we account for the sunspot cycle?







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