Unlike what you may be told in other sectors of life, when observing the universe, size does matter, which often leads to polite โtelescope envyโ at gatherings of amateur astronomers.
Neil deGrasse TysonEventually, the Sun will swell to occupy the entire sky as its expansion subsumes the orbit of earth. Earth's surface temperature will rise until it matches the 3,000-degree rarified outer layers of the expanded Sun.... But not to worry. We will surely go extinct for some other reason long before this scenario unfolds.
Neil deGrasse TysonI think everyone should have a personal mission to leave the Earth a better place for them having lived in it and let Earth then take it from there.
Neil deGrasse TysonAnd I don't care what else anyone has ever told you, the Sun is white, not yellow. Human color perception is a complicated business, but if the Sun were yellow, like a yellow lightbulb, then white stuff such as snow would reflect this light and appear yellow-a snow condition confirmed to happen only near fire hydrants.
Neil deGrasse Tyson