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Science 8.2
Science Revision
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomer | a scientist who studies the stars, planets and other celestial objects |
| Constellation | a group of stars which form a recognisable pattern in the night sky |
| Dwarf planet | a small celestial body that is in orbit around the Sun and is nearly round in shape but with insufficient gravity to sweep its orbit |
| Geocentric model | model of the universe with Earth at its centre |
| Hellocentric model | model of the universe with the Sun at its centre |
| Retrograde motion | apparent loop-like motion of the planets as seen from Earth |