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  • What does ‘orbit’ mean?
    To move in a path around another object.
  • How far is it from the sun to Earth?
    150 million kilometers (8 light-minutes)
  • What is a group of stars that forms a pattern called?
    A constellation.
  • What unit is used to measure the distance between Earth and other stars?
    Light year.
  • What does 'remark' mean?
    Say
  • What does 'glow' mean in the context?
    Soft, steady light.
  • What type of literature is 'A universe of stars'?
    A science article
  • How does knowing the constellations help?
    It helped people travel at night.
  • What is the purpose of the authors when they write science articles?
    To inform and explain.
  • In the 1600s, what did the scientists use to look at the sky?
    Telescopes.
  • What does 'fiery' mean?
    Burning.
  • What do stars look like in the night sky?
    Tiny diamonds fastened to the ceiling.
  • What is a light-year?
    The distance that light travels in a year.
  • Name 3 ways that stars vary.
    Stars vary in how much light they give off, their surface temperatures, and their sizes.
  • What does ‘galaxy’ mean?
    A group of stars
  • What is the surface temperature of our sun?
    5,500°C
  • What color of light does our sun give off?
    Mostly yellow.
  • In reality, what are stars like?
    They are huge and scattered through vast distances in space.
  • Why did the astronomer fall down? What happened after he fell?
    Because he didn't see the rock on the road. After he fell, someone pointed out his mistake.
  • How big is our sun?
    It's so big that a million Earths could fit inside it.
  • What is the sun made of?
    Mostly hydrogen and helium gases.
  • 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 the moral lesson of the story "The astronomer" by Aesop.
    As you think about the great things in life, don't ignore the small things.
  • What is a science article?
    It gives information about the world around us. It contains many facts and scientific terms.
  • What does ‘astronomer’ mean?
    A scientist who studies the stars.
  • What does 'ignore' mean?
    Forget about
  • What colors of light do stars give off?
    Red, White, or blue light.
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