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What is the Sun?

Part ofScienceEarth and space

Sun facts

  • The Sun is a star. It gives out heat and light and makes life possible on Earth.
  • The heat and light from the Sun is felt and seen on Earth.
  • Stars are orbited by planets.
  • The Sun is roughly spherical in shape and is much, much bigger than the Earth. 1,300,000 times bigger!

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