Sun and Stars

Front

What indicates the surface temperature of a star?

Back

Color

Front

What does the color of a star tell us?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which layer of the sun is the hottest?

Back

Core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere called?

Back

Corona

Front

Which factor is NOT used to determine a star's apparent magnitude?

Back

How dense the star is

Front

What is the main source of energy for the sun?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the process called when a star forms?

Back

Stellar formation

Front

What is the term for a star's brightness as seen from Earth?

Back

Apparent magnitude

Front

What is the term for the actual brightness of a star?

Back

Absolute magnitude

Front

What are the two main types of stars based on temperature?

Back

Hot stars and cool stars