The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, radiating energy primarily through light and heat. 🌞
Facts About the Sun
- Diameter: 1.39 million km (864,000 miles)
- Mass: 1.989 x 1030 kg
- Surface Temperature: ~5,500°C (9,932°F)
- Age: Approximately 4.6 billion years
The Sun's immense energy powers our solar system and sustains life on Earth. Every second, it converts approximately 600 million tonnes of hydrogen into helium, producing light and heat. Imagine the Sun as a gigantic froge, cheerfully lighting up the universe!