Technology & Stars

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What is a rover?

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A rover is a robotic vehicle sent to explore the surface of other planets and moons, taking pictures and collecting data.

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What is the main benefit of sending rovers into space?

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Rovers can get much more detailed pictures of objects in space.

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Why have astronomers discovered more stars today than in the past?

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Astronomers today have telescopes that allow them to see more stars.

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What is a telescope?

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A telescope is an instrument that gathers and magnifies light to observe distant objects, such as stars and planets.

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What do large telescopes do better than small ones?

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They have a bigger field of view and larger magnification.

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What is a star?

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Stars are large balls of burning gases that produce light and heat.

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What tool would a scientist use to study a star?

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A scientist would use a telescope to study a star.

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What is the purpose of a telescope?

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The purpose of a telescope is to observe distant objects in space by gathering more light.

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How do rovers help scientists?

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Rovers help scientists by providing detailed images and data from the surface of other celestial bodies.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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Stars are massive celestial bodies that produce their own light, while planets are objects that orbit stars and do not produce their own light.