Stars and Planets

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, which produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun.

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Why does the Sun appear larger than other stars?

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

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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Which planet is known as the 'twin' of Earth?

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Venus.

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What is the only planet known to support life?

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Earth.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System, consisting of billions of stars.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.