Astronomy: Solar System Flashcards
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Sol
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Name of star in center of solar system
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Saturn
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Planet with complex ring system made of dust and icy debris
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Uranus
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Planet whose atmosphere contains methane
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Astronomical Unit
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Distance between sun & earth
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Mercury
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Planet closest to sun, hot, heavily cratered surface
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Gas giant
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Large planet, formed of gas, forming past the asteroid belt
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Meteor
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Called “shooting star” a space rock burning up in the atmosphere
