Earth and its Neighbors

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What is the Hubble Telescope?

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A space telescope that orbits Earth and takes pictures of space.

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How long does it take the Hubble Telescope to orbit the Earth?

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96 Minutes (1 hour, 36 minutes)

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Who was the first astronaut in America?

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Alan Shepard

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What do satellites do?

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Take pictures and collect information.

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Who is Galileo?

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An astronomer known for his work in astronomy.

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What is astronomy?

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The study of stars and planets.

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What is a satellite?

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An object that orbits a planet or moon.

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What is the Earth?

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The third planet from the Sun, where we live.

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What is the Moon?

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Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.

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What is a planet?

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A large celestial body that orbits a star.