Chapter 9: The Sun, Our Parent Star

Chapter sections:
  • 9.1 What Is Our Sun Like?
  • 9.2 The Sun’s Dynamic Atmosphere
  • 9.3 The Solar Cycle
  • 9.4 Using Computers for Exploration
  • 9.5 How to Build a Star
  • 9.6 The Sun’s Nuclear Furnace
  • 9.7 Test, Test, and Test Some More
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Image: The Sun’s active atmosphere with a large prominence. (ESA/NASA/SoHO)

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