Explore Our Dynamic Sun with NASASolar images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory show different features on the Sun.  NASA/Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Have you ever wondered what the Sun is made of? Or why can you get sunburned even when it’s cloudy? NASA’s new Explore the Sun toolkit helps answer these questions and more, bringing the excitement of solar science right to you!

Created by NASA’s Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT) and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Night Sky Network, this toolkit is perfect for informal educators, amateur astronomers, and anyone curious about the Sun. It’s full of fun, hands-on activities for learning about our closest star.

The Earth-Sun ConnectionSpace Weather: The Earth-Sun Connection.  Credit NASA

Whether you’re planning a solar viewing or giving an indoor talk, the Our Dynamic Sun toolkit has simple, engaging materials to help spark interest. Each card in the set includes stunning NASA images and easy-to-understand explanations, answering questions like:

“What color is the Sun?” (Spoiler: it’s not yellow!)

“How does the Sun affect life on Earth?”

“When will the Sun stop shining?”

Our Dynamic Sun CardsOur Dynamic Sun Cards. Credit NASA

These cards not only answer common questions but also show how NASA’s research helps us learn about space weather, solar flares, and how they can affect our everyday lives.

Our Dynamic Sun toolkit here: https://bit.ly/suntoolkit

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