Overview of The Universe, Its Stars,The Earth and the Solar System

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Author: Christine Gysin

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ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars

Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. (MS-ESS1-2)

ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System

The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them. (MS-ESS1-2),(MS-ESS1-3)
The solar system appears to have formed from a disk of dust and gas, drawn together by gravity. (MS-ESS1-2)

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