The Sun and Stars

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star that gives us light and heat.

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How does the Sun move in the sky?

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The Sun looks low in the sky, moves to look high in the sky, and moves to look low in the sky again.

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Is the Sun a star?

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Yes, the Sun is a star.

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Why does the Sun look larger than other stars?

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The Sun looks larger than other stars because it is closer to Earth.

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What do people see in the stars?

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People see patterns in the stars in the sky.

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What should a scientist do to learn about a new star?

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A scientist should observe the star often and compare it to other stars.

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What is a star?

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A star is a big ball of gas that shines in the sky.

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Can we see the Sun at night?

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No, we cannot see the Sun at night.

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What do we call the light from the Sun?

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We call the light from the Sun sunlight.

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What happens to the Sun during the day?

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During the day, the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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