Stars and Constellations

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

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8 minutes

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What is Pluto classified as?

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A dwarf planet.

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What is the Big Dipper an example of?

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A constellation.

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What characteristic is used to classify galaxies?

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The shape of the galaxy.

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What can be used to tell scientists about the surface temperature of a star?

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Color.

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What is a star?

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A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

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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 closest planet to the sun?

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Mercury.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light.