Solar System and the Universe

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, comets, and asteroids that orbit around a star, which is the Sun.

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What is the largest object in our solar system?

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The largest object in our solar system is the Sun.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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The planet closest to the Sun is Mercury.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a group of solar systems that are held together by gravity and classified by shape.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is found between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are comets?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust and form a tail when they come close to the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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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, like the Sun.