Sun

Sun A Star
Sun - A Star
Our Sun is a yellow dwarf star. Its official designation is as a G V star. Stars in the this classification have a surface temperatures between 5,300 and 6,000 K and fuse hydrogen into helium to generate their light. They generally last for 10 billion years. G V Stars can experience several different stages. Some are newly formed, others in their middle years, while the remainder are nearing the end of their lives. Our Sun is middle aged; a stage known as the main sequence. It has existed for...

Quiz: The Sun
Are you ready for my quiz?
The sun is essential for life, and perhaps one day will be a major supplier of the energy used by man. It is not just another star, it is an important star. And it is just the right size to allow for life on Earth. How much do you really know about our dynamic sun? Have you ever given it thought?

Sun Facts, Printables and Activities for Kids
Learn about the Sun
Sun facts and activities for kids. Our sun is a huge glowing ball of gases that is billions of years old. It's a huge star that is the centre of our universe and gives our planet the life-giving heat that we need to survive. Many cultures have worshiped the sun, and there are many wonderful stories and myths to read about sun gods and other beliefs ancient cultures had about the sun. As amazing as our sun is, it is simply a common yellow dwarf star and there are trillions more like it. Fin...

The Sun
In the past, the Sun was surrounded by many myths and legends. The Greeks believed that the Sun was carried by a golden chariot driven by the god Helios. Some civilizations believed that lunar eclipses occurred when the sun was being eaten by a dragon, while others believed they occurred when the sun and moon were fighting and the sun had been knocked out. With modern astronomy, we can now solve many of the mysteries surrounding the sun.

Quiz: Quiz about the Sun, Earth & Moon Relations
Are you ready for my quiz?
_________________________________________________ This is an easy and fun quiz about the sun,moon and the earth. Hope you ace it. Best of luck and do try out my other quizzes. _________________________________________________