The Sun
Our Solar System's Star
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
The Sun is important for life on Earth. And it’s much larger than the planets! From how the Sun formed to the spacecraft that have studied the Sun, learn all about the huge star at the center of our solar system.
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Space Science, STEM: Technology |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | The Planetary Society ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Bruce Betts, PhD
Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, the world’s largest space interest group. Dr. Betts is a planetary scientist who earned a B.S. in physics and math and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Planetary Science with a minor in Geology from Caltech. He spent several years with San Juan Institute/Planetary Science Institute as a Research Scientist, and later Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Betts is the author of Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! He regularly writes for The Planetary Society member magazine The Planetary Report, and on his blog on planetary.org.