Sun and Other Stars

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What causes us to see different constellations at different times of the year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun.

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What is a planisphere?

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A tool that helps identify which constellations are visible in the night sky.

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What can be affected by solar flares?

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Phone reception, radio broadcasts, and satellites.

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How did ancient people use stars and constellations?

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For navigation.

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What is the habitable zone?

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The distance from a star that allows a planet to support life.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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What is the sun?

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A star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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Stars produce their own light, while planets reflect light from stars.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a solar flare?

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A sudden burst of energy from the sun that can affect space weather.