Sun and Other Stars

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What is a star made of?

Back

A star is made of burning gas.

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What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

Back

Ancient people used stars and constellations for navigation.

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What is the distance from a star that allows a planet to support life called?

Back

The distance is called the habitable zone.

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Which is the brightest star in the sky?

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The brightest star in the sky is Sirius.

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What happens to stars that are farther away?

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Stars that are farther away appear smaller and dimmer.

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

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A group of stars that form a pattern is called a constellation.

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What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

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What do stars produce that we can see from Earth?

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Stars produce light and heat that we can see from Earth.

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What is the process called when a star shines?

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The process is called nuclear fusion.

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What is a light year?

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A light year is the distance light travels in one year.