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The Sun, which embodies much of the mass of our solar system, has evolved substantially since its coagulation from the nebula. It is at the heart of the solar system in many ways besides its obvious gravitational role, notably through the radiation it emits at a range of wavelengths, the magnetic heliosphere and the solar wind. All fluctuate periodically, irregularly and cumulatively in response to factors working within the Sun or externally, notably orbital cycles, interaction between bodies, and interstellar matter.
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Vita-Finzi, C. (2016). The Solar Nucleus. In: A History of the Solar System. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33850-7_4
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