Components of the Universe - ScienceDuo Vocab

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All of space and everything in it

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Universe

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A system of millions/billions of stars, gas, and dust held by gravity

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Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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A flat, disk-shaped galaxy with a central bulge and outward "arms"

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spiral galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Most abundant galaxy type with smooth circular shape

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elliptical galaxy

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Random, scattered galaxy without a distinct shape or pattern

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Irregular galaxy

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Consists of a star and everything that orbits it

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solar system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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A huge burning sphere fueled by nuclear fusion

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star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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Sphere-shaped object in space orbiting a star

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planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Natural satellite orbiting a planet.

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moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Spiral galaxy we inhabit

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Milky Way Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2