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What is a galaxy?
What is a galaxy?
- A group of planets orbiting around a star
- A massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars held together by gravity (correct)
- A celestial body that reflects the sun's light
- A group of stars that make a special shape
Why is it harmful to look directly at the sun for long periods?
Why is it harmful to look directly at the sun for long periods?
- It can hurt the eyes and cause sunburn (correct)
- It enhances vision at night
- It helps in navigation
- It causes planets to spin faster
What helps people navigate if found in the night sky?
What helps people navigate if found in the night sky?
- The North Star (Polaris) (correct)
- The Moon
- Asteroids
- Comets
Why do we see space objects only at night and not during the day?
Why do we see space objects only at night and not during the day?
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What is the moon's brightness in the night sky attributed to?
What is the moon's brightness in the night sky attributed to?
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How many phases does the moon have?
How many phases does the moon have?
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Why is Polaris also known as the North Star?
Why is Polaris also known as the North Star?
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What are constellations?
What are constellations?
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'Orbit' refers to:
'Orbit' refers to:
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What do we call the massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars held together by gravity?
What do we call the massive collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars held together by gravity?
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