Meet the Sun Center for Science Education
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The Sun is the closest star to Earth and is the center of our solar system. Learn about fun Sun facts.
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When Is Aphelion 2023 and What It Means - The New York Times
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Arizona lawmaker who threatened to kill lobbyist resigns
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Planet - Wikipedia
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MIX Center Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
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Earth's core: what lies at the centre and how do we know? - BBC Science Focus Magazine
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In a first, astronomers spot a star swallowing a planet, MIT News
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Meet the Sun Center for Science Education
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Is California Still on Track to Meet Its Goal of 100% Clean Power by 2045?
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Summer Programs: Education & Training: Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center: Indiana University
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McKenzi Taylor, DDS, Sun City Center, FL
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Measuring the Latitude and Longitude, Overview & Methods - Video & Lesson Transcript
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Gravity And Centripetal Force In Our Solar System
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Geocentric model - Wikipedia
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Sun - NASA Science