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What are stars?
What are stars?
What is the solar system?
What is the solar system?
How is the solar system believed to have been formed?
How is the solar system believed to have been formed?
What are asteroids?
What are asteroids?
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What can scientists explore with modern equipment?
What can scientists explore with modern equipment?
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Study Notes
Understanding Stars and the Solar System
- Stars are massive, luminous balls of gas that are held together by their own gravity.
- The solar system is a collection of celestial objects that orbit around the Sun, including eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other objects.
Formation of the Solar System
- The solar system is believed to have been formed around 4.6 billion years ago from a giant cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula.
- Gravity caused the nebula to collapse, with the Sun forming at the center and the planets forming from the remaining material.
Asteroids
- Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun, often found in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
- Asteroids are remnants from the early formation of the solar system and can provide clues about the solar system's history.
Exploring with Modern Equipment
- With modern telescopes, spacecraft, and other equipment, scientists can explore the solar system, study the properties of stars, and investigate asteroids.
- Modern equipment allows scientists to gather data, conduct experiments, and analyze samples from space, greatly advancing our understanding of the universe.
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