Astronomy

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What is Saturn mostly famous for?

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Saturn is mostly famous for its rings.

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What is Andromeda?

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Andromeda is the closest galaxy to our solar system.

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What is the distance light travels in one year called?

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A light-year.

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What does it mean when Pluto has not cleared its path?

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It means Pluto hasn't absorbed or slung away other flying debris in its revolution around the sun.

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What are outer planets primarily composed of?

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Outer planets are gaseous.

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How far are outer planets from the sun?

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Outer planets are far from the sun.

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What is the main characteristic of the orbits of outer planets?

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The orbits of outer planets are separated.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the Milky Way?

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