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Freudenrich, Ph.D., Craig. "How the Sun Works." 17 October 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/sun.htm> 09 May 2008.
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Introduction to How the Sun Works
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Parts of the Sun
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Sunspots, Solar Prominences and Solar Flares
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