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Thanksgiving Words

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Words Meaning Example
Sun The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Moon The natural satellite of Earth that orbits around it. The full moon was bright in the night sky.
Star A luminous celestial object that emits its own light due to nuclear reactions. We gazed at the stars in the clear night sky.
Solar System The collection of celestial objects, including the sun, planets, and their moons, that orbit the sun. Our solar system has eight major planets.
Galaxy A vast system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. The Milky Way is our home galaxy.
Astronomy The scientific study of celestial objects, including stars, planets, and galaxies. She has a deep interest in astronomy and owns a telescope.
Telescope An optical instrument that magnifies distant objects in the sky, used in astronomy. We observed Jupiter through the telescope.
Constellation A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern or shape in the sky. The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation in the Northern Hemisphere.
Orbit The path that one celestial body, such as a planet, follows around another, like the sun. Earth orbits the sun in an elliptical path.
Eclipse An event where one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking its light. We witnessed a solar eclipse when the moon passed in front of the sun.
Comet A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun in an elongated path. Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets.
Meteor A small celestial object that enters Earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light, often called a "shooting star." We saw a meteor streak across the night sky.
Asteroid A rocky and metallic celestial object that orbits the sun, typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid belt contains many small and large asteroids.
Spacecraft A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space. The spacecraft Voyager 1 has left the solar system.
Gravity The force that attracts two objects with mass toward each other. Gravity keeps the moon in orbit around Earth.
Exoplanet A planet that exists outside our solar system and orbits a star other than the sun. Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in recent years.
Stellar Relating to stars or having the qualities of a star. The Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images of stellar formations.
Black Hole An astronomical object with incredibly strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape from. Black holes are formed from the remnants of massive stars.
Supernova An explosive event that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle and suddenly increases in brightness. The explosion of a supernova can outshine entire galaxies.
Cosmic Relating to the universe as a whole, including all celestial objects and space. The cosmic microwave background is a remnant of the early universe.
Astrology A belief system that suggests a connection between celestial phenomena and human events and personality traits. Some people consult astrology charts to learn about their personality traits based on their birth date.