What creates solar wind?
We are not really sure of the correct answer to that question. It is an important topic of current research. We think that magnetic energy somehow gets translated into kinetic energy in the corona. This heat supplies the energy that causes the solar wind. STARS QUESTION: How do we measure the brightness of stars? How does the brightness correlate to the number of stars in the galaxy? This is so cool!!! ANSWER: We measure the brightness of stars with an instrument called a photometer. You can think of it as a fancy light meter for a camera. The more stars a galaxy has, the brighter it is, but a more important factor is how far away the galaxy is–the further away, the dimmer. The same holds true for stars. Dust between the star and us can also make it appear to be dimmer. QUESTION: How far away from the Earth can the Sun actually be seen in space? from Sean at Taylor Road Middle School ANSWER: The Sun can be seen in space for many light years, like any other star. QUESTION: How many sta
