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Coronal Mass Ejection that occurred on August 31, 2012
When compared to all other stars, the Sun is of a medium size, a medium brightness, and a middle-age. Although stars are not identical, they all have the same general characteristics. It seems that all stars are composed of the same gases and go through the same nuclear process, fusion. Stars like the Sun can burn for millions of years because they have a very stable core. In this topic, you will investigate the composition of the Sun and learn some basic facts about the largest body in the Solar System.
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