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Space tools
Vocabulary
Space Objects
Miscellaneous
100
A group of stars makes up a __________?
 Galaxy
100
This is an instrument used to make solar objects appear closer, brighter, and larger.
A telescope
100

What is the force that holds the universe in place?

Gravity
100
The earth _________ on its axis.
Rotates
100
This person was the first to believe the earth revolved around the sun.
Galileo
200
A group of galaxies makes up a ________?
Cluster
200
Reflecting telescopes use _____________.
Mirrors
200

The study of matter and energy in the structure of the universe is called ___________.

Astronomy
200
The shape of our galaxy is __________.
Spiral
200

Name the three shapes a galaxy can have.

Spiral, elliptical, or irregular
300
A group of clusters makes a ________?
Super Cluster
300
Refracting telescopes use ________.
Lenses
300
What is a light-year?
The distance light travels in one year.
300

The earth __________ around the sun.

Revolves
300

Name a way the moon benefits (or helps) the earth.

Any of these are correct: 


Gives earth light at night, produces the tides, moderates temperature and climate, stabilizes the Earth's axis.
400
A group of Super Clusters makes up the _________?
Universe
400

These objects in space help scientists explore space.

Any of these are correct:

Satellites, space stations, space shuttles

400
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the earth gets between the moon and the sun.
400
What is a solar eclipse?
When the moon gets between the earth and the sun.
400
What causes the seasons?

The tilt of the earth as it revolves around the sun. 

500
A __________ is a collection of stars, gases, and dust clouds.
Galaxy
500
The place on a telescope where we look through to see the image is called __________.
Eye piece
500
What is an AU?
The distance from the sun to the earth.
500
An object that revolves around another object in space is called a __________.
Satellite
500
An object that revolves around another object in space is called a _________.
Satellite