Seeing stars and planets
Star:
A star is a huge ball of hot, glowing gas in space that makes its own light and heat.
Seeing Stars:
Stars are huge balls of hot, glowing gas.
They look tiny because they are very far away.
Stars make their own light.
At night, we see many stars together, sometimes forming constellations.
Planet:
A planet is a round object in space that orbits the sun and does not make its own light, but reflects the sun's light.
Seeing Planets:
Planets do not make their own light.
They shine by reflecting light from the Sun.
Some planets you can see with your eyes are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Why can we see them?
The sky is dark at night, so bright objects stand out.
Earth’s air lets light from stars and planets reach our eyes.
Clear skies make them easier to see.
Fun fact:
Every atom in your body was once made inside a star so you are made of stardust.