Astronomy Campus Assessment
... A. The other stars have a smaller diameter than the sun. B. The sun is the largest and brightest star in the Milky Way galaxy. C. The sun is many times closer to Earth than any other star. D. The sun will one day become a supergiant. ...
... A. The other stars have a smaller diameter than the sun. B. The sun is the largest and brightest star in the Milky Way galaxy. C. The sun is many times closer to Earth than any other star. D. The sun will one day become a supergiant. ...
Constellations
... 6. What phenomenon is responsible for the fact that some constellations are only visible at certain times during the year? A. The rotation of the earth on its axis B. The revolution of the moon around the earth C. The revolution of the earth around the sun D. The revolution of the sun around the Mil ...
... 6. What phenomenon is responsible for the fact that some constellations are only visible at certain times during the year? A. The rotation of the earth on its axis B. The revolution of the moon around the earth C. The revolution of the earth around the sun D. The revolution of the sun around the Mil ...
Astronomy pt. 2
... can detect and collect data on radio sources. • Used anytime, no light pollution or weather ...
... can detect and collect data on radio sources. • Used anytime, no light pollution or weather ...
Reading Preview
... A star’s ________ gives clues about the star’s temperature. The coolest stars appear ________. The hottest stars appear ________. Very large stars are called ________ stars or ____________ stars. Our sun is a medium sized ________. Most stars are ________ than the sun. White dwarf stars are abou ...
... A star’s ________ gives clues about the star’s temperature. The coolest stars appear ________. The hottest stars appear ________. Very large stars are called ________ stars or ____________ stars. Our sun is a medium sized ________. Most stars are ________ than the sun. White dwarf stars are abou ...
Study Guide - Experience Astronomy
... Jupiter -‐ a planet named after king god of the Romans; the most massive, fastest spinning planet in the solar system, with more moons than any other planet The Land of the Midnight Sun -‐ a name for the region north of the Arctic circle because the ...
... Jupiter -‐ a planet named after king god of the Romans; the most massive, fastest spinning planet in the solar system, with more moons than any other planet The Land of the Midnight Sun -‐ a name for the region north of the Arctic circle because the ...
Branches of Earth Science
... Galaxy is a huge collection of stars bound by ______________ o Contain various star ______________ ______________ of galaxies in the universe 3 types of galaxies o Spiral o Elliptical o Irregular ...
... Galaxy is a huge collection of stars bound by ______________ o Contain various star ______________ ______________ of galaxies in the universe 3 types of galaxies o Spiral o Elliptical o Irregular ...
The Earth`s Orbit and Season Demonstration
... and Sagittarius. Have one student stand between the flashlight and the constellation Sagittarius holding the globe with the axis pointing towards the sun. This is the Earth position in summer. Note the following: 1. Due to the tilt of the earth the Northern Hemisphere day is much longer then its nig ...
... and Sagittarius. Have one student stand between the flashlight and the constellation Sagittarius holding the globe with the axis pointing towards the sun. This is the Earth position in summer. Note the following: 1. Due to the tilt of the earth the Northern Hemisphere day is much longer then its nig ...
For stars
... • Rigel (m = 0.12) • Spica (m = +1.0) • Which looks brighter? Rigel BUT... It turns out that Spica actually gives off 1000 times more light than Rigel!! SO..If Spica is giving off more light, why would it appear dimmer in the sky here at Earth? ...
... • Rigel (m = 0.12) • Spica (m = +1.0) • Which looks brighter? Rigel BUT... It turns out that Spica actually gives off 1000 times more light than Rigel!! SO..If Spica is giving off more light, why would it appear dimmer in the sky here at Earth? ...
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
... place as a star evolves. Most stars are on the Main Sequence because that is where stars spend most of their lives, burning hydrogen to helium through nuclear reactions. As stars live out their lives, changes in the structure of the star are reflected in changes in stars temperatures, sizes and lumi ...
... place as a star evolves. Most stars are on the Main Sequence because that is where stars spend most of their lives, burning hydrogen to helium through nuclear reactions. As stars live out their lives, changes in the structure of the star are reflected in changes in stars temperatures, sizes and lumi ...
Stars and Galaxies
... 11. The _____________________________ of a star is a measure of the amount of light a star actually gives off. 12. The amount of light received on Earth is ____________________________. 13. A star that is actually dim can appear very bright if it is close to _______________. The opposite is true als ...
... 11. The _____________________________ of a star is a measure of the amount of light a star actually gives off. 12. The amount of light received on Earth is ____________________________. 13. A star that is actually dim can appear very bright if it is close to _______________. The opposite is true als ...
Teacher Sheet 1. What variables does the HR Diagram compare
... Although they are cool [red], they are very luminous, and therefore bright. In the Main Sequence, stars that are cool are not as luminous. 13. How do white dwarf stars differ from stars in the Main Sequence? White dwarf stars are very hot [blue], but dim because they are so small. 14. Describe stars ...
... Although they are cool [red], they are very luminous, and therefore bright. In the Main Sequence, stars that are cool are not as luminous. 13. How do white dwarf stars differ from stars in the Main Sequence? White dwarf stars are very hot [blue], but dim because they are so small. 14. Describe stars ...
December 1, 2011 - Perry Local Schools
... 1. Place the small flashlight on a desk or table near the front of the room. 2. Place the large flashlight on a desk or table near the back of the room. 3. Gather at the front of the room so they can all see both flashlights easily. 4. Turn on both flashlights. 5. Darken the room. 6. Observe and co ...
... 1. Place the small flashlight on a desk or table near the front of the room. 2. Place the large flashlight on a desk or table near the back of the room. 3. Gather at the front of the room so they can all see both flashlights easily. 4. Turn on both flashlights. 5. Darken the room. 6. Observe and co ...
Notes: 3.5 STAR EVOLUTION Name: ______ Star
... Once the star runs out of fuel for good it will be destroyed. Ø A PLANETARY NEBULA is when a Giant star begins to fall apart and the outer layer of gas float out into space. Ø A supernova is big EXPLOSION that happens when a Supergiant runs out of fuel 6. End of Stars Life. (White Dwarf, Neutron S ...
... Once the star runs out of fuel for good it will be destroyed. Ø A PLANETARY NEBULA is when a Giant star begins to fall apart and the outer layer of gas float out into space. Ø A supernova is big EXPLOSION that happens when a Supergiant runs out of fuel 6. End of Stars Life. (White Dwarf, Neutron S ...
August
... star splits into a close binary. While some observers see color differences, most see the stars as two pairs of white headlights oriented nearly perpendicular to each other. Albireo Beta Cygni, in the constellation Cygnus (SIG-nus) is probably not a true binary, but a visual double star with extraor ...
... star splits into a close binary. While some observers see color differences, most see the stars as two pairs of white headlights oriented nearly perpendicular to each other. Albireo Beta Cygni, in the constellation Cygnus (SIG-nus) is probably not a true binary, but a visual double star with extraor ...
Cassiopeia (constellation)
Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty. Cassiopeia was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. It is easily recognizable due to its distinctive 'M' shape when in upper culmination but in higher northern locations when near lower culminations in spring and summer it has a 'W' shape, formed by five bright stars. It is bordered by Andromeda to the south, Perseus to the southeast, and Cepheus to the north. It is opposite the Big Dipper.In northern locations above 34ºN latitude it is visible year-round and in the (sub)tropics it can be seen at its clearest from September to early November in its characteristic 'M' shape. Even in low southern latitudes below 25ºS is can be seen low in the North.