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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomical Unit | The distance from Earth to the Sun. |
| Astronomy | The study of space and everything in it. |
| Nuclear Fusion | When small atoms join together and make energy. |
| Telescope | A tool used to see objects far away in space. |
| Cosmic Background Radiation | Energy left over from the beginning of the universe. |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum | All the different types of light and energy waves. |
| Redshift | When light from an object shifts toward red because the object is moving away. |
| Big bang | The idea that the universe started from a very small, hot, and dense point and expanded. |
| Galaxy | A huge group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. |
| Nebula | A large cloud of gas and dust in space. |
| Black Hole | An object in space with gravity so strong that even light cannot escape. |
| Neutron Star | A very small, dense star left after a large star explodes. |