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| − | A very large ball of [[gas]] in [[space]] that is glowing in [[Visible Light|visible light]] because it is so hot. | + | ==Key Stage 3== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[star]] is a very large ball of [[gas]] in [[space]] that is glowing in [[Visible Light|visible light]] because it is so hot. | ||
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| + | ===About Stars=== | ||
| + | : [[Star]]s come in many different sizes. Our [[The Sun|Sun]] is a medium sizes [[star]] called a [[Yellow Dwarf]]. | ||
| + | : Most [[star]]s in the [[Universe]] are smaller than [[The Sun]] and are often [[White Dwarf]]s. However, there are many [[star]]s that are much larger than [[The Sun]] and are often [[Red Giant]]s or [[Red Supergiant]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Star]]s are held together in large groups called a [[Galaxy]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 2 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A star is a very large ball of gas in space that is glowing in visible light because it is so hot.
About Stars
- Stars come in many different sizes. Our Sun is a medium sizes star called a Yellow Dwarf.
- Most stars in the Universe are smaller than The Sun and are often White Dwarfs. However, there are many stars that are much larger than The Sun and are often Red Giants or Red Supergiants.
- Stars are held together in large groups called a Galaxy.