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What type of literature is 'A universe of stars'?
A science article
What is a science article?
It gives information about the world around us. It contains many facts and scientific terms.
What is the purpose of the authors when they write science articles?
To inform and explain.
What do stars look like in the night sky?
Tiny diamonds fastened to the ceiling.
In reality, what are stars like?
They are huge and scattered through vast distances in space.
What is the sun made of?
Mostly hydrogen and helium gases.
How big is our sun?
It's so big that a million Earths could fit inside it.
What does 'fiery' mean?
Burning.
What does 'glow' mean in the context?
Soft, steady light.
How far is it from the sun to Earth?
150 million kilometers (8 light-minutes)
What is a light-year?
The distance that light travels in a year.
How do scientists learn about other stars?
They study the light and other energy that travels through space and reaches us on Earth.
What is a group of stars that forms a pattern called?
A constellation.
How does knowing the constellations help?
It helped people travel at night.
In the 1600s, what did the scientists use to look at the sky?
Telescopes.
What unit is used to measure the distance between Earth and other stars?
Light year.
