Stars and Galaxies

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What is the biggest star in the sky?

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The Sun is not the biggest star; there are larger stars in the universe.

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What is our location within the Milky Way galaxy?

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We are located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?

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

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What are patterns of stars in the night sky called?

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Patterns of stars are called constellations.

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Why does Venus appear bright in the night sky?

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Venus appears bright because it is the closest planet to Earth.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

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What is a light-year?

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A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year, about 5.88 trillion miles.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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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.

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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, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.