Astronomy Concepts and Constellations

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What do sailors, hikers, and travelers use to guide them?

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North Star

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What causes us to see different constellations during different seasons?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun

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What is everything that exists in, on, and around the Earth called?

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Universe

Front

What is the name of our North Star?

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Polaris

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How many different constellations are recognized by astronomers?

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88

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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It is used for navigation because it remains in a fixed position in the sky.

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What is an orbit?

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The path one object takes around another object in space.