Do the suns xrays reach earth?

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The sun emits X-rays, but these rays do not reach the Earth's surface due to atmospheric absorption. Most cosmic X-rays are absorbed by the atmosphere, which is why X-ray detectors are typically placed on satellites. This ensures that data collection occurs in space, where X-rays can be detected without atmospheric interference. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for astrophysics and space research.

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sorry if this sounds like a very stupid question but it was hard finding the information that i was looking for.

The sun emits x-rays.
Does those x-rays "travel" (get through the atmosphere) to earth? Dont know.
If so, Then how strong is the X-Ray here on earth?
 
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As far as I understand, X-rays from outer space that reaches Earth are mostly absorbed by the atmosphere. That's why most cosmic X-ray detectors are out there in the satellites so as to collect more data.
 

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