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The Sun is a typical medium-sized star about halfway through its 10 billion year life. As stars go it is not very remarkable. But to us here on Earth, the Sun is about as special as it can get. It provides us with warmth and light, helps our food grow, and defines our day and our night. It gives Earth everything it need to sustain life. So, here is a look at the make up of our star, the Sun.
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(Lockheed Martin Missile & Space)

(The Lockheed Martin
Solar and Astrophysics Labs)

  Dr. Neal Hurlburt
email: hurlburt@sag.space.lockheed.com