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Q3 science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | The study of space |
| Planet | A large object that orbits a star |
| Sun | The star at the center of our solar system |
| Star | A glowing ball of gas in space |
| Micro/Gravity | very weak gravity |
| Constellation | A group of stars forming a pattern |
| Discovery | Finding something new |
| Supernova | A star exploding |
| Light-Year | Distance light travels in one year |
| Galactic | Related to galaxies |
| Cosmic | Related to space |
| Big Bang | The beginning of the universe |
| Probe | A robot sent to explore |
| Rocket Launch | Sending a rocket to space |
| Interstellar | Between stars |
| Observation | Watching and studying |
| Countdown | Numbers counted before launch |
| Mission | A planned journey |
| Trajectory | The path of a moving object |
| Star Cluster | Group of nearby stars |
| orbit | The path an object follows in space |
| Gravity | The force that pulls objects together |
| Asteroid | A rocky object in space |
| Comet | An icy object that orbits the sun |
| Moon | An object that orbits a planet |
| Milky Way | Our home galaxy |
| Universe | Everything that exists in space |
| Meteor | A streak of light from space |
| Meteorite | A rock that lands on Earth |
| Rocket | A vehicle that travels through space |
| Sapcecraft | A machine designed for space travel |
| Satelite | an object that orbits the Earth |
| International space station | A space laboratory |
| Solar System | The sun and objects around |
| Mercury | The closest planet to the sun |
| Venus | The hottest planet |
| Earth | Our home planet |
| Telescope | A tool for viewing |
| Astronaut | A person who travels in space |
| Mars | The red planet |
| Jupiter | The largest planet |
| Saturn | The planet with rings |
| Uranus | a blue-green planet |
| Neptune | The farthest major planet |
| Pluto | A dwarf planet |
| Dwarf planet | A small planet-like object |
| Exoplanet | A planet outside our solar system |
| Lunar | related to the moon |
| Solar | Related to the sun |
| Eclipse | when one object blocks another |
| Solar eclipse | Moon blocking the sun |
| Vacuum | Space with no air |
| Milestone | A major discovery |
| Alien | a life form from another planet |
| Extraterrestrial | Life beyond Earth |
| Atmosphere | A layer of gasses around the Earth |
| Oxygen | Gas we breath |
| Lunar eclipse | Earth blocking the Moon |
| Rotation | Spinning on an axis |
| Revolution | Orbiting around another object |
| Axis | An imaginary line for spinning |
| Equator | The middle line of the Earth |
| Pole | Top or bottom of the Earth |
| Season | A time of year |
| Day | One full rotation of Earth |
| Year | One full orbit around the sun |
| Crater | A hole from an impact |
| Ring | A band of ice and rock around a planet |
| Core | The center of planet |
| Mantle | A layer inside Earth |
| Crust | Earth's outer layer |
| Magnetosphere | Earth's protective magnetic field |
| Aurora | Colorful lights near the poles |
| Rover | A robot that drives on planets |
| Space Suit | Clothing that protects astronauts |
| Zero Gravity | Feeling weighless |
| Launch Pad | Place where rockets take off |
| Landing | Touching down on Earth |
| Fuel | Energy used for rockets |
| Hubble | A telescope in space |
| NASA | U.S space agency |
| Spacewalk | Working outside a spacecraft |
| Docking | Connecting two spacecrafts |
| Heat Shield | Protection from high temperatures |
| Reentry | Returning to Earth |
| Cosmonaut | A Russian astronaut |
| Satellite Dish | Device for receiving signals |
| Infrared | Heat energy |
| Ultraviolet | Light beyond purple |
| Spectrum | Range of light colors |
| Reg Giant | A large, old star |
| White Dwarf | A small, dying star |
| Binary Star | Two stars orbiting each other |
| Quasar | A very bright space object |
| Exploration | Traveling to learn about new places |
| Signal | A message sent through space |
| Radio Waves | Invisible energy signals |
Created by:
Declan C