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This page contains explanations for words I found in my astronomy book that I didn't know before hand

Circumpolar; denotes a constellation which is visible year round.

  Emission Nebula: a nebula which emits light rays.

Extrasolar Planets; Planets existing outside of our own solar system.

RedGiant; The stage in a star's life when it expands to nearly 100X's its original size and becomes very cool.

Vareiable Star: Any star whose luminoscity changes over a short period of time.
 
 

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