Observable Patterns in the Sky

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What are stars mostly made of?

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Stars are made mostly of hot gases of hydrogen and helium.

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What movement causes us to see different constellations at different times?

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are made of rock, while comets are made of dust and ice.

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Why can we only see some stars at night?

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We only see the stars that are closest to us.

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How often does the Earth revolve around the Sun?

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The Earth revolves around the Sun once per year.

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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 Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when it orbits around another object.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star.