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written by David Stern
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This web page provides an elementary introduction and overview of the Sun with a discussion of the corona, high energy particles, and radio and microwaves. Related pages are also linked to this page. This is part of an extensive web site, "From Stargazers to Starships", that uses the topics of space exploration and space science to introduce topics in physics and astronomy. Translations in French, Italian and Spanish are available.
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© 2005 David Stern
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astronomy, corona, high energy particles, microwaves, radiowaves, space exploration, sun
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D. Stern, (2005), WWW Document, (http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun6new.htm).
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D. Stern, Stargazers and Skywatchers: Seeing the Sun in a New Light (2005), <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun6new.htm>.
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Stern, D. (2006, March 24). Stargazers and Skywatchers: Seeing the Sun in a New Light. Retrieved January 13, 2025, from http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun6new.htm
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Stern, David. Stargazers and Skywatchers: Seeing the Sun in a New Light. March 24, 2006. http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun6new.htm (accessed 13 January 2025).
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Stern, David. Stargazers and Skywatchers: Seeing the Sun in a New Light. 2005. 24 Mar. 2006. 13 Jan. 2025 <http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sun6new.htm>.
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