What is the name of the Sun's complete 22-year magnetic cycle?
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Hale cycle
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What is the name of the Sun's complete 22-year magnetic cycle?
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Hale cycle
What is the typical maximum magnetic field strength of a sunspot in Gauss?
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4000 Gauss
What is the approximate thickness of the Sun's photosphere in kilometers?
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500 km
How much mass does the Sun convert into energy each second via fusion?
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4.26 million tonnes
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In what year did solar cycle 24 reach its peak?
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What is the Sun's total luminosity in watts?
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What spiral arm of the Milky Way is the Sun located in?
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Orion Arm
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