Behold The source of all light in our dark corner of space, the centre of our Solar System praise the Sun One of an estimated 200 billion Stars in the Galaxy, the Sun is, essentially, an enormous chemical reaction, a colossal ball of Hydrogen and Helium producing immense amounts of light and heat through Nuclear Fission As terrifying as a leviathan ball of seething nuclear energy might seem, think of it this way the light and heat of those reactions takes only eight minutes to reach Earth, and without it, life as we know it would be impossible. Every human civilization has planned its days around this single cosmic entity small wonder the Sun itself has been worshipped as a God by so many cultures throughout history With this Sun Plush by Celestial Buddies, you can learn more about our own personal star, from the comfort of your own home These Plushes are adorable representations of the planets and celestial objects of our Solar System, and are perfect for teaching both young and old about the wonders of space, and of our place in it. Dimensions - 25cm x 25cm x 20cm Height of toy seated is approximately 5 1/2 inches All New Materials Content: Polyester Fiber Conforms to all EU and US Consumer Product Safety Commission Toy Regulations Appropriate for children 3 years of age and up Care. Spot clean with mild detergent and cold water, but toy may be machine washed in cold water, gentle cycle, if needed. Best to dry at low or no heat in a pillow case or similar to reduce risk of scratching "eyes."