How Much Does The Sun Cost

 How Much Does the Sun Cost? The sun is the source of all life and energy on Earth. Without the warming rays and light from our nearest star, life as we know it would not exist. But have you ever wondered – how much would it cost to actually buy the sun? This may seem like a silly question, but by looking at the composition and energy output of the sun, we can come up with an estimate.

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 Cost of Raw Materials

– Hydrogen – 74% of mass [1] 

– Cost: $1.47 x 1030

– Helium – 24% of mass [1]

– Cost: $8.12 x 103

– Heavier elements (O, C, Fe) – 2% of mass [1]

– Cost: Around $5 x 1027

– Total materials cost: $9.59 x 1030

 Value of Energy Production

– Produces 3.8 x 1026 joules per second [2]

– Could generate 360 billion kWh electricity in one hour at $0.10 per kWh = $36 trillion [3] 

– In one day, electricity worth over $900 quintillion 

– Total lifetime energy production value = $3.2 x 1040 [4]

– The sun contains enough energy to power Earth for another 5 billion years [5]

 Infeasibility of Buying the Sun

– Impossible to move or harness solar energy at that scale

– Earth depends on the sun for warmth and light [6]

– Sun’s gravity holds the solar system together [7] 

– Buying the sun is clearly an absurd notion

The sun is utterly invaluable to Earth, making life possible through its light and heat. While we can estimate the astronomical cost of the raw materials and potential energy production of the sun, it is ultimately priceless. Our parent star will continue shining for billions of years, providing our planet with its essential energy for life.