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Why do objects appear smaller when seen from a distance?
Why do objects appear smaller when seen from a distance?
What is the name of the constellation that includes the 'Saptarishi' (seven sages)?
What is the name of the constellation that includes the 'Saptarishi' (seven sages)?
What is the purpose of the Pole Star?
What is the purpose of the Pole Star?
What is the difference between a planet and a star?
What is the difference between a planet and a star?
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How does the Earth appear when viewed from the moon?
How does the Earth appear when viewed from the moon?
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What is the relationship between the Earth and the moon?
What is the relationship between the Earth and the moon?
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Why can't we see the moon and bright tiny objects in the night sky during the day time?
Why can't we see the moon and bright tiny objects in the night sky during the day time?
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What is a New moon night also known as?
What is a New moon night also known as?
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What do some celestial bodies do differently compared to others in terms of their light?
What do some celestial bodies do differently compared to others in terms of their light?
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What are celestial bodies that are very big and hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light known as?
What are celestial bodies that are very big and hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light known as?
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How often can one see the full moon?
How often can one see the full moon?
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Why are countless twinkling stars in the night sky compared to the sun?
Why are countless twinkling stars in the night sky compared to the sun?
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What do the bright dots shining in the sky after sunset represent?
What do the bright dots shining in the sky after sunset represent?
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What is the difference between the stars that twinkle and those that simply glow?
What is the difference between the stars that twinkle and those that simply glow?
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How often can one see the full moon?
How often can one see the full moon?
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Why can't we see the moon and the bright tiny objects in the night sky during the day time?
Why can't we see the moon and the bright tiny objects in the night sky during the day time?
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What are the celestial bodies that are very big, hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light called?
What are the celestial bodies that are very big, hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light called?
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What is the name of the night when the moon cannot be seen?
What is the name of the night when the moon cannot be seen?
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What term is used to describe groups of stars forming different patterns in the night sky?
What term is used to describe groups of stars forming different patterns in the night sky?
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Why is the North star also known as the Pole Star?
Why is the North star also known as the Pole Star?
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Which term is used to describe celestial bodies that do not have their own heat and light?
Which term is used to describe celestial bodies that do not have their own heat and light?
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From which Greek word does the term 'planet' originate, indicating their characteristic of moving or wandering?
From which Greek word does the term 'planet' originate, indicating their characteristic of moving or wandering?
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What is a satellite in relation to celestial bodies?
What is a satellite in relation to celestial bodies?
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How can one identify the position of the Pole Star using the Saptarishi constellation?
How can one identify the position of the Pole Star using the Saptarishi constellation?
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All celestial bodies shine brightly in the night sky.
All celestial bodies shine brightly in the night sky.
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The sun is considered a celestial body.
The sun is considered a celestial body.
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The moon only appears during the day time.
The moon only appears during the day time.
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New moon night is also known as Poornima.
New moon night is also known as Poornima.
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The twinkling stars in the night sky are similar to the sun.
The twinkling stars in the night sky are similar to the sun.
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Celestial bodies that are big, hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light are called planets.
Celestial bodies that are big, hot, made up of gases, and emit heat and light are called planets.
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Objects look smaller when seen from a distance.
Objects look smaller when seen from a distance.
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The North star indicates the south direction.
The North star indicates the south direction.
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The moon that we see in the sky is a planet.
The moon that we see in the sky is a planet.
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All celestial bodies have their own heat and light.
All celestial bodies have their own heat and light.
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The earth gets its heat and light from the moon.
The earth gets its heat and light from the moon.
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In ancient times, people used stars to determine directions during the day.
In ancient times, people used stars to determine directions during the day.
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