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Because the sun is a star. We just distinguish it because in history it always seemed something different (it being so close and big to our eyes).

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Why are star distant sun?

because stars are balls of hot burning gases like our sun


What happens to the sun when the stars are shining?

Nothing. The stars shine all the time; the amount of radiation that the Sun receives from distant stars is so insignificant that it won't noticeable affect the Sun.


Why are stars considered distant sun?

Stars are considered distant suns because they are similar to our Sun in that they emit light and energy through nuclear fusion. They are also massive celestial objects that exist in the universe, just like the Sun, but are located far away from our solar system.


Do we see stars in the sky because they reflect the sun's light?

No. The stars are distant suns that emit their own light.


When was Distant Stars created?

Distant Stars was created in 1981.


Why does the sun appear larger than other stars in the sky?

The sun appears larger than other stars in the sky because it is much closer to Earth than those stars. This proximity makes the sun's size and brightness more prominent in our view compared to the distant stars.


How many pages does Distant Stars have?

Distant Stars has 352 pages.


What evidence is there that Earth revolves around the Sun?

We can observe nearby stars moving forward and back against the background of distant stars (parallax). Scientific analysis coupled with observations show that the Earth is held in its orbit by the gravitational force of the Sun which is far more massive than the Earth.


Name given to a distant sun?

A distant sun can be referred to as a star. Stars are luminous celestial bodies composed of hot gases that emit light and heat energy. They play a crucial role in the universe by providing light and energy to planets like our own Sun does for Earth.


Why does the moon get light from the sun rather than other stars?

The amount of light that reaches our solar system from stars other than the sun is very small becuase they are so distant. Technically, light from some those stars does relflect off the moon, but the amount is far too small for us to see.


Do nearby stars have larger angles than distant stars have?

Yes, nearby stars generally have larger parallax angles than distant stars. Parallax is the apparent shift in the position of a star when observed from different points in Earth's orbit around the Sun. The closer a star is to Earth, the greater the angle of this shift, making it easier to measure compared to more distant stars, which exhibit much smaller angles due to their greater distances.


Who is big sun or stars?

Some stars are larger than our sun while some are not.