The Stars

Some stars appear brighter than others because...

• they are smaller.

• they are cooler.

• they are larger.

• they are farther from Earth.

Stars in the sky do not all look the same. Which other the following is NOT a reason they do not all look the same?

• Some stars are close to use and some are far away.

• Some stars are large and some are small.

• Some stars are brighter than others.

• Some stars move towards us and and some move away.

Our Sun is a star that is closer to Earth than all the other stars.

• True

• False

Why does one star look bigger than another one?

• It is closer to Earth.

• It is farther away from Earth.

• It has less color.

• It is dimmer.

Due to the Sun's distance to Earth it appears brighter than other stars.

• True

• False

How does a telescope help observe stars?

• It helps the viewer focus.

• It provides more light.

• It magnifies objects that are far away.

• It removes objects that block the view.

The size and distance a star is from Earth determines how they appear.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following does not affect how bright a star appears?

• size

• gravity

• energy

• distance

Stars with MORE energy appear brighter than other stars.

• True

• False