Galaxies and Stars

Front

All stars begin as a __________?

Back

nebula

Front

Our sun is located on one of the Spiral Galaxy arms. True or False?

Back

True

Front

A very large star is a....

Back

a supergiant

Front

Which star is the coldest?

Back

Red Star

Front

What are the three types of galaxies?

Back

Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

Front

What is the difference between a red giant and a supergiant?

Back

A red giant is a large star that has expanded and cooled, while a supergiant is even larger and more luminous.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.

Front

What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.