Why Does The Sun Shine

Why Does The Sun Shine
Welcome to Why Does The Sun Shine, the online resource that answers all of your astronomical questions from an empirical standpoint, backed by hundreds of years of research. Astronomers are constantly evolving our understanding however, so keep reading for new information.

Astronomy

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and has some of the best research and information behind it. Astronomers help the world better understand its place in the universe, where it is going, and where it came from.

Infrared

Infared, or "infrared" light, is electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength than radio waves, but is longer than visible light. Astromers use infrared astronomy to see through clouds of gas and vapor to see planets and distant objects that they would not normally be able to see otherwise.

Solar System

The solar system includes the Sun, and all of the celestial objects that happen to be gravitationally bound to it. Our solar system consists of 8 planets, their 162 moons, 3 dwarf planets, their 4 known moons, and thousands of other small bodies.

Space

Space, in its simplest form, is any of the vast empty areas in the universe that is outside of the atmospheres of celestial bodies. Despite common belief, outer space is not entirely empty, as it is sparsely filled with light particles and hydrogen gas.