Stars and Galaxies

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What does the color of a star indicate?

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The color of a star tells us its temperature.

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies.

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Order these objects from smallest to largest: Planets, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe.

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Planets, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe.

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How would you describe our sun?

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Our sun is considered an average star.

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Which color of star is the hottest?

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Blue stars are the hottest.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that contains stars, star clusters, dust, gas, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star, marking the end of its life cycle.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.