Sun and Other Stars

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What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

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Navigation

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Stars that are farther away appear smaller and what?

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Dimmer

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The distance from a star that allows a planet to support life is called what?

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Habitable zone

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Why does the sun appear so much larger and brighter than other stars?

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It's closer

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Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

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Earth's orbit around the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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Proxima Centauri

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

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The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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

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What are the two main types of stars?

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Main sequence stars and giant stars.