how do satellites get so close to the sun with out getting burnt?

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mau

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I just read the dark side of the sun article found on this web site http://www.yahoo.com/s/1021893 and my son which is 8 yrs old ask me this how do satellites get so close to the sun and don't get burn he understands that are made of different materials Metal but the sun is so hot that will melt anything...
 
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AlmostPerfect1

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they dont get that close. they go around it. but in space with no atmosphere they can get a much clearer picture than here on earth without ever getting anywhere near close enough to melt.
 
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