Astronomy

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What are constellations?

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Constellations are groups of stars that form pictures in the night sky.

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Does the Earth travel around the Sun?

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Yes, the Earth travels in an orbit around the Sun.

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What makes Earth special among planets?

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Earth is the only planet known to have oxygen and water.

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What is the Earth's atmosphere?

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The Earth's atmosphere is a bubble of gases that surrounds the Earth, but we cannot see it.

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What celestial body did astronauts visit?

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The Moon is the celestial body that was visited by astronauts from Earth.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large object in space that orbits a star.

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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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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of hot gas that gives off light.

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What is the Moon?

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The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a group of planets and other objects that orbit a star.