The Sun: Crash Course Astronomy #10

Phil takes us for a closer (eye safe!) look at the two-octillion ton star that rules our solar system. We look at the sun’s core, plasma, magnetic fields, sunspots, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and what all of that means for our planet. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace: -- The Sun is a Star 1:28 Plasma’s Magnetic Fields 6:11 Sunspots, Solar Flares, and Coronal Mass Ejections 7:09 How the Earth Reacts 9:18 -- PBS Digital Studios: Follow Phil on Twitter: Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - CC Kids: -- PHOTO/VIDEO CREDITS Hubble extrasolar planet search field in Sa