Science - The sky at night

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What is a crater?

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A crater is a large, bowl-shaped hole that is made when a meteorite hits the surface of a planet or moon.

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What do we call the patterns made by stars?

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The patterns made by stars are called constellations.

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How do humans travel to the moon?

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Humans travel to the moon by using a space rocket.

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What is a spacesuit?

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A spacesuit is a special suit that astronauts wear to protect them in space.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a piece of rock or metal from space that lands on a planet or moon.

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What is the moon?

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The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot gas that shines in the night sky.

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What is the sky at night?

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The sky at night is filled with stars, planets, and sometimes the moon.

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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 Milky Way?

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