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universe

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all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

galaxy

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a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

star

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(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

planet

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a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

sun

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the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

solar system

noun

/sˈoʊlɚ sˈɪstəm/

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the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

orbit

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the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

spacecraft

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a vehicle designed to travel in space

spacesuit

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clothing used by astronauts while traveling in space

rocket

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a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

moon

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/mu:n/ or /moon/

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the circular object going round the earth, visible mostly at night

telescope

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a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

astronaut

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someone who is trained to travel and work in space

black hole

noun

/blˈæk hˈoʊl/

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a place in the space with such high gravity that pulls in everything, even light