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stars and planets
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rotate | to spin around on its own axis |
| axis | a imaginary line that runs through the north and south pole |
| revolve | to travel in a closed path around the sun |
| orbit | an objects path in space around another object |
| Moon | A small planet-like body that revolves around the earth rather than the sun. |
| Phases | As the moon revolves around earth, diffrent amounts of its lit surface can be seen. |
| Solar system | Is a group of objects in space that orbit a star in the center, plus the star itself. |
| Planet | Is a large object that revolves around a star in a clear orbit. |
| Dwarf planet | Also revolves around a star, but its path is not clear of other objects. |
| Comet | A ball of rock, ice and frozen gases. |
| Star | A huge ball of superheated gases. |
| Sun | A star that is at the center of our solar system |
| Constellation | A group of stars that form an imaginary picture in the sky. |
| Galaxy | A huge system of gases, dust, and stars. |
| Universe | Everything that exists in space. |