Welcome to your journey through our solar generator, the Sun! This massive star at the center of our solar system is about 4.6 billion years old and accounts for about 99.86% of the solar system's total mass.
Did you know that the Sun is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, powering itself through nuclear fusion? This process releases tremendous energy, providing light and warmth essential for life on Earth. 🌞
Exciting Facts:
- The Sun's gravity holds the solar system together.
- Its surface temperature is about 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).
- It travels around the galaxy at an average speed of 828,000 km/hr (514,000 miles/hr).
- Solar flares can release energy equivalent to millions of 100-megaton hydrogen bombs.