Stars

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What is the name of the star in our solar system?

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Sun

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The professional who studies the stars is...

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an astronomer.

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Why do stars in the night sky look so small?

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Stars are far away.

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What is a star?

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A large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light.

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What color of star is the coolest?

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Red.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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Proxima Centauri.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is the main component of stars?

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Hydrogen.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a binary star system?

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A system of two stars that orbit around a common center of mass.

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What is the process by which stars produce energy?

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Nuclear fusion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3