The Sun, also known as Sol, is the star at the center of the solar system and is the gravitational anchor around which the solar system's planets revolve. It is a sphere made up of plasma, a state similar to gas but with charged particles, such as electrons and ions.
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| Names | Sun, Sol (/ˈsɒl/), Sól [or Sunna], Helios (/ˈhiːliəs/) |
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| Type | G2V |
| Diameter | Varying; 1,391,400 km (864,576 mi), 1,392,684 km (865,374 mi) |