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The scientific study of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies.
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A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
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A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern or shape.
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A celestial body that orbits the Sun and is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbit of other debris.
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A planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system.
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The lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective.
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A large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
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A space telescope that has provided some of the most detailed images of celestial objects.
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Planets characterized by being smaller, few to no moons, and closer to the sun
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The largest planet in our solar system, known for its colorful bands and iconic Great Red Spot.
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A region of space beyond Neptune that is home to many small icy objects, including dwarf planets like Pluto.
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An astronomical event that occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to be temporarily obscured.
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The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance.
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The furthest planet from the sun
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Larger planets with rings and lots of moons
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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
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An extremely bright and distant object in space that emits massive amounts of energy.
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A vehicle that obtains thrust by expelling exhaust gases out of a nozzle, used for space exploration and satellite launches.
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The only star in our solar system
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An instrument used to observe distant objects in space by collecting and focusing electromagnetic radiation.
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All existing matter, energy, space, and time, collectively referred to as the cosmos.
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The second planet from the Sun, known for its thick atmosphere and extreme temperatures.
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A small, dense star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and has collapsed under gravity.
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A form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and short wavelength, often used to study celestial objects.
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The time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around its star.
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An asteroid in the main asteroid belt, named after Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology.