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The Universe
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solar system | collection of large and small bodies that orbit our central star the sun. |
| planet | is a spherical body that orbits the sun. |
| star | is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light. |
| galaxy | large collection of stars, gas and dust that is held together by gravity. |
| light-year | The distance that light travels through space in one year. |
| universe | can be defined as space and all the matter and energy in it. |
| apparent magnitude | is the measure of a star's brightness as seen from earth. |
| luminosity | the brightness of a star. |
| absolute magnitude | is a measure of how bright a star would be if the star were located at a standard distance. |