The Solar System Flashcards
1
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Planet
A
Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun
2
Q
Solar system
A
The solar system is the sun and all of the planets that travel around it
3
Q
Satellite
A
A satellite is a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
4
Q
Phase
A
A change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body
5
Q
Eclipse
A
The shadow of one celestial body falls on another
6
Q
White dwarf
A
A small hot dim star that is left over from the center of a old star
7
Q
Red giant
A
A star that’s about to die
8
Q
Supernova
A
A gigantic explosion when a star collapses
9
Q
Black hole
A
A object so massive and dense light light can’t escape
10
Q
Galaxy
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A collection of stars dust and gas brought together by gravity
