Objects in the Sky

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What makes other stars appear smaller than the Sun?

Back

They are so far away.

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How long does it take the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

Back

365 days.

Front

Is the Sun the largest star in the sky?

Back

False.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the Moon Cycle?

Back

The series of phases the Moon goes through as it orbits the Earth.

Front

What is a star?

Back

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

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

Proxima Centauri.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The galaxy that contains our Solar System.