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10 Cards in this Set
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Telescope
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A tool that makes distant objects appear larger,brighter, and sharper.
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Planet
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A large body in space that moves around a star.
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Moon
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A small, rounded body in orbit around a planet.
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Inner Planets
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The four planets closest to the Sun- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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Revolve
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To move in a path around another object
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Solar System
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The sun, planets, moons, and other objects that orbit the sun.
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Sun
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The nearest star to Earth.
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How does an optical telescope magnify distant objects?
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Magnifies objects by collecting light.
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Why are we able to see planets?
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Light from the sun reflects, or bounces off planets.
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What gives off light and heat?
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The Sun Gives off ___ and ___.
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