In this episode of Space NOW!, Elzie discusses the sun, clarifying that it is a star, not a planet. He debunks common misconceptions about the sun being an orange or red giant, emphasizing that it is actually a yellow dwarf. Elzie then explores the intense gravity of the sun and its crucial role in maintaining the solar system's stability and supporting life on Earth.

He also mentions how the sun provides our skin with vitamin D and its influence on solar power generation. The episode concludes with a fun fact about the sun's massive size.

Episode Highlights:

- The sun is a star, not a planet.

- The misconception that the sun is an orange or red giant is debunked.

- The sun's gravity is responsible for holding the solar system together.

- The sun provides our planet with vital energy and vitamin D.

- Clearing up misconceptions about solar power and its connection to the sun.

- Fun fact: 1,000,000,000 Earths can fit inside the sun.

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