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- Moon Watch
- Top 4 Bonkers things about the universe
- How do solar cells work?
- How to spot an alien Earth
- A beginners' guide to exoplanets
- HiPER power
- Quest
- SODIS - A place in the sun
- How does sunscreen work?
- Are we really all made of stardust?
- Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
- What is a mirage?
The Sun
In the following `Trip through the Sun' you'll see flames on the Sun larger than ten earths, winds going 1000 mph, and you'll see how the earth eventually will be scorched by the dying Sun. The ...
Some Facts About Our Sun
The sun exerts a dominating influence on many aspects of the environment of mankind. Despite the advances of science, the statistics of the sun remain truly impressive compared with our everyday ...
The Sun - A Multimedia Tour
A 'trip through the Sun' with written explanations, visual images and animations of solar processes and phenomena, including the future of the Sun. A well presented site of general interest, but ...
The Sun - a multimedia tour
The science of the sun and the influence it has on the solar system
How the Sun Works
An excellent brief description of how the Sun functions which starts at a low level and slowly progresses. Part of HowStuffWorks.com.
Here comes the Sun
Everything you wanted to know about the sun and seasons.
Does the green sun really exist?
A brief explanation of why the setting sun may sometimes be seen to emit a distinct green flash.
Find the Sun
Click on the game "Find the Sun" to learn about shadows. A very simple but beautifully illustrated site. Unfortunately a subscription site.
Young Scientists Investigate the Sun
Research on the Sun by young Scientists
STFC Interesting facts about the Sun
Interesting facts about the Sun from the Science, Technology anf Facilities Council (STFC)



