5.ESS1.6 Stars and Constellations

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars that make a pattern or create an imaginary shape.

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What happens to stars that are further away?

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They appear smaller and dimmer.

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How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?

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365.25 days.

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How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Earth?

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8 minutes.

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

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Because of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What is a galaxy?

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A large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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Proxima Centauri.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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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 are shooting stars?

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They are meteoroids that burn up in Earth's atmosphere.