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Universe study stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Universe | Space and all the matter and energy in it |
| Light year | The distance that light travels in one year; about 9.46 trillion kilometers |
| Solar system | The sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it |
| Galaxy planet | A collection of star,dust, and gas bound together by gravity. |
| Star | A large celestial body that is composed of gas and that emits the light; the sun is a typical star |
| Astronomical - unit | The average distance between the earth and sun; approximately 150 million kilometers symbol , AU. |