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Review: The Cosmic View & Observation The night sky: The sky as seen from Earth at night, filled with stars, planets, and other celestial objects visible against the darkness. Astrology: A traditional, non-scientific belief system that claims the positions and movements of stars and planets influence human behavior and earthly events. Astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe. [1] Constellation: A recognizable pattern or group of stars in the night sky, named after animals, mythological figures, or objects. [1, 2] Milky Way: The large spiral galaxy that contains our Solar System, appearing as a faint, milky band of light across the night sky. [1, 2] Types of Planetary Worlds Gas giants: Large planets composed mostly of hydrogen and helium gas with small rocky cores, located in the outer solar system (Jupiter and Saturn). Terrestrial: Relating to Earth, or used to describe rocky, solid planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Small solar system
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