Stemscopes - Observing the Stars

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

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What is the main reason stars appear bright or dim in the night sky?

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The main reason stars appear bright or dim is their distance from Earth.

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What does it mean to 'observe' in the context of astronomy?

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To 'observe' means to use the senses to examine or inspect celestial objects.

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What is the term for the distance between a star and Earth?

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The term is 'distance'.

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How does the size of a star affect its brightness?

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The size of a star can affect its brightness, but distance is a more significant factor.

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What is Alpha Centauri A?

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Alpha Centauri A is one of the closest stars to Earth and is larger than the Sun.

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Why does Alpha Centauri A appear less bright than the Sun?

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Alpha Centauri A appears less bright than the Sun due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What is 'apparent brightness'?

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Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth, influenced by distance.

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What is the relationship between a star's temperature and its brightness?

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A star's temperature can affect its brightness, but distance plays a more crucial role in how we perceive it.

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What is the significance of the term 'light years'?

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A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, used to measure astronomical distances.