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Our Sun's classification, based on spectral class, is a main sequence G2V star. It designated as a yellow dwarf star, it appears white from space, but yellow on earth due to scattering of the blue spectrum in our atmosphere. G2 indicates its surface temperature of approximately 5778 K (5505 °C), and V indicates that the Sun, like most stars, is a main sequence star.
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Was the sun a big star?
yes it was and still is a big star
What planet is the closest star to earth?
Planets and stars are not the same. Venus is the closest planet, on average. The sun is the closest star.
Is the earth's atmosphere heated directly by a planet or a star?
Earth is heated by the sun, which is a star.
What is the name of the nearest star to the earth?
The center of our solar system is the Sun. The Sun is a star.The nearest star to the Sun is Proxima Centauri, a red dwarf about 4.24 light-years from the Sun.
How did the sun become a big star?
First off, the Sun is not a big star. It is a Main Sequence star, which means it's an average size star. Second, at the formation of your Solar System, gravity caused rocks to start getting closer together and spinning. Eventually, the friciton and gravity was so great, and became so hot, the spinning rocks became a star, known as the Sun.
Your sun is classified as what kind of star?
star
Why sun considered as a red star?
It is not. The sun is classified as a yellow star.
Is the sun a classified planet?
No. The sun is a star, not a planet.
Which body in our solar system is classified a star?
Our sun is a star,
Which body in our solar system is classified as a star?
Our sun is a star,
When was the sun classified as a star?
Our 'Sun' has been a star since it was formed, 5 billion years ago.
What body in our solar system is classified as a star?
The sun.
According to the graph the sun is classified as a?
The Sun is classified as a star with a spectral classification of G2V. The Sun is about 4.567 billion years old.
Is it true that the sun is classified as a supergiant star?
No. The sun is a main sequence star far smaller than any supergiant.
Which star does the moon get the most light?
The Sun The Sun is classified as a G-type main star, and at the centre of our Solar System.
Which body is classified in your solar system as a star?
The Sun, also known as Sol, is the only star in the Solar System.
Which celestial boby in your solar system is classified as a star?
the sun
