How Does the Sun Burn?

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How Does the Sun Burn?

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Nov 18, 2023

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The sun clearly produces enormous amounts of light and heat, which sustain life on our planet. How does it do this? Is it a big ball of fire in space? I answer that and more in this episode. Additionally, I give the space weather forecast, with a chance for activity this weekend and next week.

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Nov 18, 2023

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