3D Sun Low-poly 3D model

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The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System, shining brightly with internal convective motion that generates a powerful magnetic field via a dynamo process. As the most vital source of energy for life on Earth, its importance cannot be overstated. Measuring an impressive 1.39 million kilometers in diameter - 109 times that of our planet - and possessing a staggering mass about 330,000 times larger than ours, the Sun is by far the largest entity in our Solar System, accounting for nearly 99.86% of its total mass. Approximately three quarters of the Sun's massive weight is comprised of hydrogen (~73%), with the remaining bulk consisting mainly of helium (~25%) and minute quantities of heavier elements such as oxygen, carbon, neon, and iron. As a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) based on its spectral classification, the Sun is often casually referred to as a yellow dwarf, though this label doesn't quite accurately capture the vibrant whiteness of its radiant light. Estimated to have formed roughly 4.6 billion years ago through the gravitational collapse of matter within a vast molecular cloud, the Sun's creation began when most of the gathered material accumulated in its center, where temperatures and densities skyrocketed, leading to the onset of nuclear fusion. Right now, approximately 600 million tons of hydrogen are transformed into helium every single second as the Sun fuses this abundant resource into a potent source of energy. As a result, an astonishing 4 million tons of matter are simultaneously converted into radiant heat. The length of time it takes for this solar energy to escape from its core is remarkable - anywhere between 10,000 and 170,000 years. The Sun's core will experience a sudden surge in temperature and density when its hydrogen reserves begin to dwindle, causing the outer layers to expand, ultimately transforming it into a brilliant red giant. It's projected that within about five billion years, this transformative process will allow the Sun to engulf Mercury's current orbit, envelop Venus as well, and turn our very planet inhospitable to human habitation. But fear not! After shedding its exterior layers, it'll become a diminutive yet incredibly hot star known as a white dwarf - though no longer producing energy through nuclear fusion. For countless centuries, humans have deeply respected the impact that the Sun exerts upon Earth's existence and weather patterns, sometimes venerating it as a revered deity in their ancient traditions. The Sun is at the heart of our lives; our reliance on its radiance underscores this crucial reality - even the way we track time hinges on the Earth rotating and orbiting around it, which we observe daily through the many sundials across cultures that record time by monitoring shadows falling upon various angles during sunlight hours. Today's English proper name for Sun has been shaped from Old English 'sunne', while perhaps stemming its roots further in ancient associations linked to movement towards 'south'. There exists Germanic terms like Frisian, Dutch, Saxon languages for describing the same luminary object. Many English day of the week terms derive from it and some people, experts especially astronomers or researchers refer using a specific term, such as a Latin inspired, Sol, which also represents its effect within planets beyond Earth itself, like Mars - another name we see: Solar Day used frequently today too for describing its effect elsewhere. The inner composition of our star features several layers: The first being Hydrogen that starts its journey toward transformation from nuclear energy. In between about 20 to 70 percent in radiance levels with a temperature reaching extreme peaks here but lower there compared other areas inside core. This was achieved only once when everything went wrong - the universe collapsed before making any use! So now let's enjoy sunshine.