• Astronomy is the study of energy and the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, and composition of matter in outer space. It also involves the evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena.

• 1. It is the oldest science
  2. Explains the evolution of the universe
  3. Amateur astronomers can play an active role in astronomy
  4. The invention of telescopes evolved astronomy into a modern science
  5. Often studied in conjunction with cosmology and/or areas of physics such as quantum mechanics.
  6. Stargazers are actually looking at stars as they were years ago. It takes a long time for the light to reach Earth
  7. People are actually made out of star remnants. Any atoms heavier than hydrogen have been expelled from supernovae.

• Glossary

  1. Star: A large ball of plasma powered by a continuous cycle of thermonuclear fusion
  2. Solar System: Made up of the Sun and all of the objects that orbit
  3. Galaxy: Is a rotating cluster of objects that can include stars, solar systems, dark matter and space dust
  4. Planet: Defined as a large mass that orbits the Sun with enough gravity to round itself
  5. Asteroid: Smaller solar system objects that do not have a coma
  6. Comet: Similar to asteroids, but form a coma and generally a tail

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