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The scientific study of the stars, planets, and outer space
astronomy
a person who studies stars, planets, and outer space
astronomer
to move in a circle around an axis or center
rotate
Earth, planets, stars, and all things that exist in space
universe
Why does Earth have the four seasons?
Because it orbits the sun, rotates and is tilted on its axis.
Why does our sun look brighter than other stars?
Because it is closer than other stars.
What color is the hottest star?
blue
Do people in the Northern Hemisphere see the same constellations as people in the Southern Hemisphere during the same time of year?
No the see different constellations.
When the sun is lower in the horizon, shadows appear to be ....
longer
True/False In the North and South Poles, most visible stars change throughout the year.
true
When the sun is higher from the horizon, shadows appear.....
shorter
What color is the coldest star?
red
True/False At the Equator, most visible stars do not stay the same.
false
Why can't we see the stars during the day?
Because of the sun's brightness.
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?
Because of Earth's rotation
When we are not facing the sun, what time of day is it?
nighttime
