Astronomy

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What is the Earth?

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The Earth is the planet we live on. It is a celestial body that is our home.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It is like a bubble that we cannot see.

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What does it mean for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

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To orbit means that the Earth travels around the Sun in a path.

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What are constellations?

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Constellations are groups of stars in the sky that form pictures or shapes.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are new, crescent, half, and full. They show how much of the Moon we can see.

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What is a star?

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A star is a bright object in the sky that gives off light and heat.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and warmth to the Earth.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star. The Earth is one of the planets.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a group of planets and other objects that orbit a star.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a huge collection of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.