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  1. At what speed does the earth move around the sun?
  2. What are shooting stars?
  3. What happens when galaxies collide?
  4. What is the size of the Solar System?
  5. What would happen if Earth had more than one moon?
  6. Why do different stars appear with seasons?
  7. How many stars are born and die each day?
  8. What are some of the effects of solar flares on Earth?
  9. How fast is the Universe expanding?
  10. Are there stars outside of galaxies?
  11. Why does the Earth have only one moon?
  12. How can I measure the distance of a star?
  13. Is time travel possible?
  14. What makes up most of the Universe?
  15. How do we measure the size of the Moon and of the Sun?
  16. How do we weigh objects in space?
  17. How can I calculate distances between stars?
  18. Why do humans want to go in space?
  19. Can we see dead stars with the naked eye?
  20. What kind of eyepieces do I need to look at planets?
  21. Have there been other Big Bangs before?
  22. Is the Milky Way a collision of two galaxies?
  23. Is there sound coming from the Sun?
  24. How do solar flares affect airline pilots?
  25. Can supernovae hinder the formation of life in galaxies?
  26. What kind of instruments are used to detect extrasolar planets?
  27. Can I build an instrument to measure the size of the Sun and of the Moon?
  28. Are the properties of extrasolar planets known?
  29. Why are telescopes located in remote places?
  30. What is the best time of the year to see eclipses?
  31. What was that eclipse I saw in the sky?
  32. Are there any 'lonely galaxies'?
  33. What was different on Mars in the past to allow liquid water to be present?

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