DB Nebular Theory

Front

What are planets outside of our solar system called?

Back

Exoplanets

Front

What is a celestial object made of ice and dust that develops a tail when close to the sun?

Back

Comet

Front

What color are the hottest stars?

Back

Blue

Front

How many years ago did the Big Bang occur?

Back

Approximately 14 billion years ago

Front

Where in the solar system would you expect to find gas giants?

Back

Very far from the sun

Front

What is the term for a large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars?

Back

Nebula

Front

What is the main difference between asteroids and comets?

Back

Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy and can develop tails.

Front

What is the process by which stars form from nebulae?

Back

Stellar formation

Front

What is the term for the explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle?

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Supernova

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way