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interstellar
Astronomy; General astronomy
Existing or happening between the stars. Particles of dust and gas drift in interstellar space.
mare
Astronomy; General astronomy
One of the large dark areas on the Moon or on Mars or other planets, is termed as mare.
Little Dipper
Astronomy; General astronomy
A group of seven stars that form the outline of a dipper, or a large spoon. Four stars form the bowl of the dipper.
lunar eclipse
Astronomy; General astronomy
An eclipse of the Moon that happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are positioned so that the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
Leavitt
Astronomy; General astronomy
American astronomer who discovered four novae and over 2,400 variable stars. She calculated distance from the Earth to stars.
North Star
Astronomy; General astronomy
A bright star at the end of handle of the Little Dipper. The North Star is used to show which direction is north.
nova
Astronomy; General astronomy
A star that explodes and becomes very bright. Because a nova only explodes at its surface, it returns to its original brightness soon.
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