The Sun
As the nearest star, the Sun is the brightest radiation source in most frequencies, down to the radio spectrum at 300 MHz (1 m wavelength). When the sun is quiet, the galactic background noise dominates at longer wavelengths. During geomagnetic storms, the sun will dominate even at these low frequencies.
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Famous quotes containing the word sun:
“Once at thy Feast, I saw thee Pearle-like stand
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