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Effective Temperature of the Sun |
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Value |
5780 K |
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Category |
Property of Sun |
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Comments |
The Sun radiates, to a very good approximation, as a perfect blackbody with a temperature of 5780 K. |
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References |
The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 81st edition, 2000-2001 |
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