There are many fascinating facts about the sun. One interesting fact is, the sun is five billion years old. Another fact is, the corona extends for millions of miles. Also, the sun is 93 million miles away from the earth. Another intriguing fact is, the sun is 91% hydrogen, 8.9% helium ,and 0.1% heavier elements. The last captivating fact is, the sun is 99.8% of the mass in the solar system. One question I still have is when the sun becomes a white star will planets still orbit the white star?