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GetSet · Destination Space · Session 3

The Sun

The Sun looks calm from here. Up close, it is crushing tiny atoms together, every second, without ever stopping. This session reveals how stars make light and heat through nuclear fusion, how their light tells us what they are made of, and why some stars shine blue while others glow red. Every star has a story to tell.

What Do Stars Do All Day?
Explore the Sun as a "Fusion Factory" and the lifecycle of a star.
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How Do We Know What Stars Are Made Of?
Discover how light "barcodes" reveal the chemical makeup of the universe.
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Extension 1. Chase the Sun
For some animals stars do much more than light up the night sky, they play an essential role in the survival game.
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Extension 2. Hiding the Sun
The power of our star is sometimes hidden from our view - an event that used to terrify ancient people until science learned to predict it.
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What Do Stars Do All Day? Minigame

What Do Stars Do All Day? Minigame

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