The Sun is just one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy but it's very special to us – it's what makes life on Earth possible. This video by BBC Ideas reveals some incredible facts about our closest star.
Why is our sun so special?

The Sun is just one of hundreds of billions of stars in our galaxy but it's very special to us – it's what makes life on Earth possible. This video by BBC Ideas reveals some incredible facts about our closest star.
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