The Sun and Other Stars

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What are stars made of?

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Stars are made of hot gases.

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Our star (Sun) is a _____ sized star compared to other stars.

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Our star (Sun) is a medium sized star compared to other stars.

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Why does the Sun look so big to us?

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The Sun looks big to us because it is the closest star to Earth.

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What sizes can stars be?

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Stars can be all different sizes.

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What does magnitude mean?

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Magnitude refers to a star's brightness.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is the Sun.

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What is a giant star?

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A giant star is a large star that is much bigger than the Sun.

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What is a dwarf star?

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A dwarf star is a small star, often much smaller than the Sun.

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What is the process that powers stars?

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The process that powers stars is nuclear fusion.

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What is the temperature of the Sun's surface?

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The temperature of the Sun's surface is about 5,500 degrees Celsius.