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The sun’s surface spins more slowly than the rest of the star. This may be why
Science | 21 Dec, 2016 | Ilima Loomis

Posted on 12/21/2016 7:12:28 PM PST by MtnClimber

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To: MtnClimber

I’d guess diameter was behind it. The axle of a car spins faster than the tread of the tires. Same with planets and stars.


21 posted on 12/22/2016 4:01:53 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Gandalf_The_Gray

There was a Isaac Asimov short story about such a craft.


22 posted on 12/22/2016 4:02:54 PM PST by Reily
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To: Ozark Tom

Not worthy of comment.


23 posted on 12/25/2016 1:31:14 AM PST by dr_lew (I)
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