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Why is the sun so bright?

Rune Ripper

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3 years ago

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  • Parasyte
  • -  6040 pts
  • -  (3 years ago)

The entire thing is burning gas, and fire is bright.

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That makes a lot more sense. I always thought it was just a giant rock that was constantly aflame. Thanks. :)

  • god
  • -  4827 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

Technically its all the energy given off by the fusion of hydrogen into helium. To burn you need Oxygen. Its also the closest star to this planet soo....

 

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