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Fast Facts
- It is the oldest science
- Explains the evolution of the universe
- Amateur astronomers can play an active role in astronomy
- The invention of telescopes evolved astronomy into a modern science
- Often studied in conjunction with cosmology and/or areas of physics such as quantum mechanics.
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Glossary
- Star: A large ball of plasma powered by a continuous cycle of thermonuclear fusion
- Solar System: Made up of the Sun and all of the objects that orbit
- Galaxy: Is a rotating cluster of objects that can include stars, solar systems, dark matter and space dust
- Planet: Defined as a large mass that orbits the Sun with enough gravity to round itself
- Asteroid: Smaller solar system objects that do not have a coma
- Comet: Similar to asteroids, but form a coma and generally a tail
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