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Chapter 1
Our Place in the Universe
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Astronomy
Undergraduate 1
10/06/2010

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Term
Star
Definition
large, glowing ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion
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Planet
Definition
moderately large object that orbits a star; it shines by reflected light. can be rocky, icy or gaseous in composition
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Moon
Definition
object that orbits a planet
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Asteroid
Definition
relatively small and rocky object that orbits a star
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Comets
Definition
relatively small and icy object that orbits a star
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Solar system
Definition
a star and all the material that orbits it, including planets and moons
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Light-year
Definition
distance light can travel in 1 year
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