Sun and Other Stars

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What is the distance from a star that allows a planet to support life called?

Back

habitable zone

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Which is the brightest star in the sky?

Back

Sirius

Front

What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

Back

navigation

Front

Why does the sun appear so much larger and brighter than other stars?

Back

it's closer

Front

What happens to stars that are farther away?

Back

They appear smaller and dimmer.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

Front

What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What are the two main types of stars?

Back

Main sequence stars and giant stars.

Front

What is the process by which stars produce energy?

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Nuclear fusion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1