Sol

The Sun (also known as Sol) is a G-type main-sequence star located at the center of the Solar System. It is the largest object in the Sol Solar System and the source of light, heat, and potential life for the planets and other objects that orbit around it.   The Sun is a massive, luminous ball of gas, with a surface temperature of around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit). It is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, with smaller amounts of other elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. It is held together by its own gravity and is supported by the intense pressure and heat generated by the nuclear reactions taking place at its core.   The Sun is located about 149.6 million kilometers (93 million miles) from the Earth and is the nearest star to our planet of origin. It is about 4.6 billion years old and is expected to remain in its current stage of life for another 5 billion years before evolving into a red giant.   The Sun's gravity is what keeps the planets and other objects in the Solar System in orbit around it. It also plays a key role in maintaining the Earth's climate, regulating the seasons and the amount of solar radiation that reaches the planet.   Overall, the Sun is an essential part of the Solar System and plays a vital role in the lives of all the objects that orbit around it. It is a beautiful and awe-inspiring object, and it will continue to light up the sky for billions of years to come.
Alternative Name(s)
The Sun
Type
Star
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Cover image: by Nigel Nahous

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