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t h e s u n i s 1 1 0 d e g r e e C e l s i u s w h e r e t h e
the sun is 110degree Celsius where the
aw ay p ar t r e c e i v e s a t e mp e r at u r e o f
away part receives a temperature of -
150 degree Celsius.