Sun and Other Stars

Front

What do stars that are farther away appear to be?

Back

Dimmer

Front

Which star is the brightest in the sky?

Back

Sirius

Front

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

Back

Habitable zone

Front

What is a star made of?

Back

Burning gas

Front

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

Back

It's closer

Front

What is the main source of energy for stars?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

Proxima Centauri

Front

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern?

Back

Constellation

Front

What do we call the process by which stars are born?

Back

Stellar formation

Front

What is the life cycle of a star?

Back

Birth, main sequence, red giant, supernova, neutron star or black hole