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Meet the Sun

The Sun is the closest star to Earth and is the center of our solar system. Learn about fun Sun facts.
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Coronal Loops

Coronal loops are bright arcs of plasma in the Sun's atmosphere. They reveal the presence of powerful magnetic disturbances.
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Inside the Sun

Inside the Sun are three distinct layers: the core, radiative zone, and convective zone.
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The Surface of the Sun

The surface of the Sun is called the photosphere.
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Sunspots

Sunspots are dark, planet-sized regions that appear on the surface of the Sun, created by regions of powerful magnetic fields.
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Three Years of the Sun

Time-lapse movie of three years of the Sun as observed by NASA's SDO satellite.
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What Is Space Weather and How Does It Affect the Earth?

Magnetic storms from the Sun can interact with Earth's atmosphere, creating spectacular auroras but also disrupting systems that we depend upon.
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Lesson 1- Project Resilience

Lesson 1- Project Resilience

Lesson 2 - Project Resilience

Lesson 2 - Project Resilience

Lesson 3 - Project Resilience

Lesson 3 - Project Resilience
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