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- Telescopes provide a closer look at the Moon, which is about 1/6th the size of Earth.
- The Moon has a gravitational pull that affects the tides on Earth, showcasing the power of celestial bodies.
- Stars, visible through telescopes, come in various sizes; some are much larger and hotter than our Sun.
- Constellations, formed by stars in the night sky, have been recognized and named by different cultures throughout history.
- Telescopes allow astronomers to study the temperature and composition of stars in distant galaxies.
- Exploring the Moon reveals impact craters, such as the largest one, the South Pole-Aitken basin, measuring over 1,500 miles in diameter!
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| 😎 Fun FactThe Moon is approximately 238,855 miles away from Earth. |