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How does our sun work?

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March 27, 2024

Our local star provides our planet with heat and light. Without the Sun, there would be no life on Earth. The energy it emits is produced deep beneath its surface, where hydrogen fuses to form helium. This week's viewer question comes from Román G. in Mexico.

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