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Astronomy for Kiddo
Astronomy vocabulary
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Astronomy
5th Grade
09/05/2007
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Reflection
 Definition
The bouncing of waves off a surface, like a mirror
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Refraction
 Definition
The bending of waves off a surface, like a lens
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Telescope
 Definition
A device used to collect light and other radiation
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Universe
 Definition
Everything that exists in space
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Astronomer
 Definition
Scientist that studies space
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Wavelength
 Definition
The distance from one wave peak to another
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Frequency
 Definition
Number of waves that occur in a second
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
 Definition
Waves of radiation in order of wavelength
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