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The application of physical theory to celestial systems such as stars, planets, galaxies, supernovae, and black holes. Astrophysics proper is concerned with explaining phenomena more so than making observations, the latter falling under the purview of astronomy.

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Calculation of the temperature of the Sun's core? Why is this value so low?

Your arguments are all nearly 100% spot on, but you are ignoring the fact that the outer shell radiates nearly equal amount of energy back towards the core. A bit more reasoning will convince you tha …
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What if we throw many buckets of water into the Sun?

It will get hotter. More stuff will make the inside of the sun more dense from gravity alone, plus the hydrogen is fuel and will contribute to the sun burning them in the thermonuclear fusion process. …
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