Sun-earth Connection

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Did you know that our Sun is a star in the sky?

Did you know that our Sun is a star in the

sky?
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Scientists use instruments to learn about the Sun.

Scientists use instruments to learn about the Sun.

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Our Sun is hot. It makes its own heat and light.

Our Sun is hot. It makes its own heat and light.

This

is what our Sun look like on the inside.
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The Sun can be active or quiet. An active Sun makes

The Sun can be active or quiet. An active Sun makes

more heat and light than a quiet Sun.

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Some satellites take different color pictures of the Sun.

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During active times, the Sun makes many bubbles of heat and light.

During active times, the Sun makes many bubbles of heat and

light.
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During active times, the Sun`s energy bursts out towards the Earth.

During active times, the Sun`s energy bursts out towards the Earth.

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The energy that comes out from the Sun is called the solar wind.

The energy that comes out from the Sun is called the

solar wind.
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Scientists will invent a spacecraft to study the Sun with a

Scientists will invent a spacecraft to study the Sun with a

sail that is pushed by the Sun`s light.
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Sometimes the Sun`s wind makes pretty colors in the sky. This

Sometimes the Sun`s wind makes pretty colors in the sky. This

is called an Aurora.

View From Earth

View From Space

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Astronauts need to wear space suits to keep them safe from the Sun`s heat and light.

Astronauts need to wear space suits to keep them safe from

the Sun`s heat and light.