Stars Exit Ticket

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun

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Why do nighttime stars not look as bright or as large as the Sun?

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The nighttime stars are farther from Earth.

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Some stars in the night sky look bigger and brighter than others. This is usually because those stars are...

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closer to Earth.

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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 main source of light for our solar system?

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The Sun.

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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 is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?

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Constellation.

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What is the name of the closest star system to Earth after the Sun?

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Alpha Centauri.

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What causes stars to twinkle?

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Stars twinkle due to the Earth's atmosphere affecting the light that reaches us.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle.