Dominating our cosmic neighborhood, the Sun is by far the largest object, accounting for a staggering 99.8%
of the total mass of the solar system.
Positioned at the very heart of the solar system, the Sun holds Earth in orbit at an average distance of 93
million miles.
Despite its immense size relative to planets, the Sun is categorized as a yellow dwarf star, which is
actually modest compared to giant stars found elsewhere in the galaxy.
The Sun's influence extends far beyond its surface, with its magnetic field carried throughout the solar
system by the solar wind.