Sun and Other Stars

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What is a tool that can identify which constellations are visible in the night sky?

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A planisphere is a tool that helps identify constellations in the night sky.

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What is a star made of?

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Stars are made of burning gas, primarily hydrogen and helium.

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What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

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Ancient people used stars and constellations for navigation.

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Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

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We see certain constellations at different times of the year because of Earth's orbit around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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About how many minutes does it take light from the sun to travel to the Earth?

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It takes about 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach the Earth.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky.

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What is the sun classified as?

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The sun is classified as a star.

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What is the main source of energy for the sun?

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The main source of energy for the sun is nuclear fusion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2