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Describe the term universe
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The universe is basically everything that exists.
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Vocab: Astronomy
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The study of the universe.
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Vocab: Universe
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Everything that exists.
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How has astronomy helped our daily lives?
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It gives us a better understanding of the surroundings.
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Vocab: Observatory
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Large buildings in which telescopes are homed.
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Vocab: Optical Telescope
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Telescopes that use lenses and mirrors to collect light and magnify objects.
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Vocab: Reflecting Telescope
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A telescope that uses a concave mirror to gather light.
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Vocab: Refracting Telescope
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A telescope that uses series of lenses to gather light.
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Vocab: Spectroscope
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An instrument that separates light into very fine color bands of light.
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Vocab: Spectrum
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Very fine color bands of light.
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