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The Sun is the nearest star to us.
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![]() Moon |
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The Moon is the closest celestial object to the Earth and is observed by using all four observing methods: unaided eyes without optical aids, binoculars, telescopes and cameras.
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![]() Comets |
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Comets are icy bodies that orbit the Sun. They partially vaporize developing diffused tails of dust and gas when they get close to the Sun. |
![]() Meteors |
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Meteors are brief streaks of light caused by a meteoroid entering the Earth's astmosphere. |