All About Stars

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What are stars made of?

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Stars are made of gases, primarily oxygen and helium.

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True or False: The sun is part of a large constellation.

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False

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Why do stars look so small in the sky?

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Stars look small in the sky because stars are far away from the Earth.

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True or False: Because some stars are closer to the Earth, they shine brighter than others.

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True

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What do you call a scientist who studies objects found in space such as stars, planets, moons, and solar systems?

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Astronomer

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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 closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

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What is a shooting star?

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A shooting star is a meteor that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the sun?

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

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How many stars are in the Milky Way galaxy?

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There are estimated to be 100 to 400 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy.