Science SC.3.E.5.1, Stars

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What is a star?

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

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What do we use to see stars more clearly?

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We use a telescope to see stars more clearly.

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What is the main reason we can see stars at night?

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We can see stars at night because the sky is dark and the stars are bright.

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What are the two main properties that affect how bright a star appears?

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The distance from Earth and the size of the star affect how bright it appears.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects the light of a star.

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What instrument can help you see more stars than with your eyes alone?

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A telescope can help you see more stars than with your eyes alone.

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Why do some stars look brighter than others?

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Some stars look brighter than others because they are closer to Earth or larger in size.

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What do we call the points of light we see in the night sky?

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The points of light we see in the night sky are called stars.

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What is the purpose of a telescope?

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The purpose of a telescope is to magnify distant objects, like stars, so we can see them better.

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What might you see in the sky besides stars?

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Besides stars, you might see planets, satellites, and airplanes in the sky.