Sun and Other Stars

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What is the time it takes for light from the sun to reach the Earth?

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8 minutes

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

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Because of Earth's orbit around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What can be affected by solar flares?

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Phone reception, radio broadcasts, and satellites.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What happens to stars that are farther away?

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They appear smaller and dimmer.

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What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

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Navigation.

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What is a star?

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A massive ball of gas that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is a constellation?

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

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What is the sun?

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The closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is light year?

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The distance that light travels in one year.

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What is solar flare?

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A sudden eruption of energy on the sun's surface.