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A three-dimensional representation of an object or system that maintains accurate relationships between the components of the model such as size and distance.
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Scale model
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A gravitationally bound system consisting of a sun and the objects that orbit it.
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Solar system
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A three-dimensional representation of an object or system that maintains accurate relationships between the components of the model such as size and distance.
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A gravitationally bound system consisting of a sun and the objects that orbit it.
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An astronomical body that orbits a star, is big enough to have enough gravity to force a spherical shape, and is big enough that its gravity has cleared away any objects of a similar size near its orbit
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A regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one.
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An attractive force between two masses by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center.
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The orbital region around a star in which an Earth-like planet can possess liquid water on its surface and possibly support life
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A measurement that is taken using a scale and is determined by the pull of gravity. It can vary based on where you are and the pull of gravity in that area.
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A measure of a force acting in the opposite direction.
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An increase in the rate or speed of something.
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The gases that surround Earth or another planet.
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Every particle attracts every other particle with a force that is proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of distance between them.
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Any interaction that can change the motion of an object.
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An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer. He is sometimes known as the "Father of Observational Astronomy."
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An English mathematician and physicist who is known for formulating the theory of universal gravity. His three laws are commonly studied in middle and high school.
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When one celestial body blocks light from another.
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When the view of the Sun from Earth is blocked by the Moon.
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When the Moon moves into Earth's shadow.
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When Earth or the Moon fully blocks light from the Sun.
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When Earth or the Moon partially blocks light from the Sun.
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The envelope of gases surrounding Earth or another planet.
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The outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere that can be seen during a total solar eclipse.
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An imaginary line passing through the center of Earth, around which the planet rotates.
