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Solar System 1
Astronomy Introduction
Term | Definition |
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Universe | All space and the matter space contains. |
Object | Anything that is visible or able to be touched |
Solar System | The Sun together with the group of planets and other celestial bodies that are held by its gravitational attraction and revolve around it. |
Rotate | The circular movement of an object on its' axis, or center; To spin in a circular motion (like a spinning top). |
Revolve/Orbit | The circular movement of an object around another object, while it spins on its axis. |
Sun | The bright star around which Earth and the other planets revolve; Composed mainly of hydrogen and helium. |
Composition | What something is made up of. |
Planet | A celestial body moving in an oval-shaped orbit around a star. |
Star | A ball of gas in space that produces its own light and heat. |
Constellation | A grouping of stars seen as a figure or design |
Astronomy | The study of the universe and celestial objects. |