Science SC.3.E.5.1, Stars

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What two properties of stars affect how bright they appear?

Back

Distance from Earth and size

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What type of energy do we get from the Sun?

Back

light energy

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What affects how bright a star appears to us on Earth?

Back

size, temperature, and distance from Earth

Front

What are three characteristics scientists can use to classify stars?

Back

Brightness, size, and temperature

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

a star

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Why do stars look like points of light at night?

Back

They are so far away.

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Layla looked up at the sky at night. She saw thousands of tiny points of light in the sky. What are most of these points of lights from?

Back

Stars

Front

What is in a galaxy?

Back

many stars, many planets, gas and dust

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Why might a star look dimmer than some other stars at night?

Back

It has less light energy.

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How does a telescope affect our ability to see stars?

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You can see more stars with a telescope