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Solar System
2 The Sun is actually a star because it release heat and
light energy through nuclear reaction.
Solar flares :
A strong explosion of gases that happen suddenly
for few minute / hours in the chromosphere.
Solar flares released charged particles and emit
rays (like X-rays and gamma rays)
Sunspots :
Are dark spots on the surface of the Sun's
photosphere with lower temperature which exist
in groups and have various sizes. It can occurs for
a period of few hours to several months.
The area arround a sunspot has a strong magnetic
field.
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Sun's core :
Consists of hydrogen and helium gases.
Nuclear reaction occurs in the core.
Sun's atmosphere :
Consists of three layers ;
(1) Corona : Outer most layer which only
visible during eclipse of the Sun.
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Nebula
Medium-sized Star
Large Star
Super-large Star
Red Giant
Red Giant
Red Giant
White Dwarf
Super Giant
Super Giant
Black Dwarf
Supernova
Supernova
Neutron Star
Black Hole
Orion
Ursa Major
Southern Cross
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