Chapter Overview
This chapter introduces students to the vast universe beyond Earth. It covers the solar system, the moon, stars, and other celestial bodies. Students learn about planets, their characteristics, movements, and the importance of the sun. The chapter also touches on concepts like satellites, eclipses, and the significance of space exploration.
Important Keywords
- Solar System: The sun and all the celestial bodies orbiting it.
- Planet: Large celestial bodies orbiting the sun.
- Moon: Natural satellite of Earth.
- Satellite: Object that orbits a planet.
- Star: A luminous ball of gas like the sun.
- Eclipse: Event when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.
- Orbit: The path followed by a celestial body around another.
- Constellation: Group of stars forming a pattern.
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