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Actually, the sun appears yellow ,but it's white. It looks yellow because of all the gasses surrounding it.

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Q: Why is the sun yellow and the stars white?
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The stars in outerspace are bright white. Just like the sun. Although they look yellow or an off white, this is only because of the Earth's atmosphere. It is true, stars are white in outerspace but appear yellow.


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