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  • Why the Sun Doesn't Orbit the Sun: A Simple Explanation
    That's a fun question! The Sun doesn't orbit itself. It's a single star, and stars don't orbit anything.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * The Sun is at the center of our solar system. The Earth, along with all the other planets, asteroids, and comets, orbit around the Sun because of its massive gravity.

    * Orbits happen when one object is pulled by the gravity of another, heavier object. The heavier object stays relatively still, while the lighter object circles around it.

    * The Sun is the biggest and heaviest object in our solar system, so everything orbits it.

    Let me know if you have other questions about space!

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