1. Not just a giant ball of burning gas.
The Sun
Not just a giant ball of burning gas.

2. Sun Facts Source of natural light & heat energy Center of Solar System
Rotates
Takes 8.5 minutes to reach Earth
Will produce energy for billions of years

3. Parts of the Sun Atmosphere – Gases around the Sun
Corona – main part of Sun’s Atmosphere - Only seen during an eclipse
Core - Middle or Center of Sun

4. The Sun’s Core Sphere of glowing gases Main gases: Hydrogen & Helium
Heat Energy produced during Chemical change within the Core

5. Sunspots Storms occurring on the Sun
Cooler in temperature than rest of Sun
Occur in 11 year cycles

6. Solar Flares Storms that spray gases & matter into space
Cause static noise in long distance radio broadcasts
Create the Northern Lights

7. Solar Eclipse Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun
Too dangerous to look at directly with human eyes

8. Lunar Eclipse Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon
Safe to view with just your eyes