Sun and Other Stars

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our Solar System that provides light and heat to the Earth.

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How many stars are in our Solar System?

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One, which is the Sun.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

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Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?

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Because of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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What is the Earth's path around the Sun called?

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Orbit.

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What do ancient people use stars for?

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They used stars and constellations to help navigate and find their way.

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What happens to stars that are farther away?

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They appear smaller and not as bright.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive ball of hot gas that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System and billions of other stars.

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