Sun and Other Stars

Front

What is a star made of?

Back

burning gas

Front

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

Back

it's closer

Front

What did ancient people use stars and constellations for?

Back

navigation

Front

Which of these might be affected by solar flares?

Back

phone reception, radio broadcasts, satellites

Front

What is a tool that can identify which constellations are visible in the night sky? Options: globe, planisphere, compass, binoculars

Back

planisphere

Front

Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

Back

Earth's orbit around the sun

Front

Which is the brightest star in the sky? Options: Betelgeuse, Rigel, Sirius, Antares

Back

Sirius

Front

The distance from a star that allows a planet to support life is called what?

Back

habitable zone

Front

About how many minutes does it take light from the sun to travel to the Earth?

Back

8 minutes

Front

Stars that are farther away appear smaller and what?

Back

dimmer