the sun
Flying Into the Sun? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Mission
NASA is planning a mission to get as close as possible as we can to the Sun and reveal its…
How Far Away is Fusion? Unlocking the Power of the Sun
The Sun uses its enormous mass to crush hydrogen into fusion, releasing enormous energy. How long will it be until…
What Constellation is the Sun in?
Since the constellations are based on their appearance from Earth, the Sun does not belong to any. But if you…
Solar Probe Plus Will ‘Touch’ The Sun
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Draper are helping NASA to develop the Solar Probe Plus, the first spacecraft that will…
What is an Astronomical Unit?
The average distance between the Sun and the Earth - 149,597,870.7 km (or 92,955,807 mi) - is known as an…
How Far is the Asteroid Belt from the Sun?
The Asteroid Belt, which rests between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, orbits our Sun at a distance of 3.2…
This Star Is The Roundest Natural Object Ever Seen
Using data obtained by the Kepler mission, international team of astronomers have found the roundest object yet in the universe!
Why Are Stars Different Colors?
Like everything else in the Universe, stars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and colors, and three of…
How Can We Save The Sun?
Bad news, our Sun is living on borrowed time. It’s only got a few billion years left. But there might…
What are the Parts of the Sun?
Much like Earth, the Sun is not a single object, but is made up of layer. Each layer is responsible…