Astronomy Chapter 1

What is astronomy?

• The study of weather.

• The study of rocks and rock formations.

• The study of the stars, planets, and other objects in space.

• The study of animals and their behaviors.

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The sun is a...

• Moon

• Star

• Planet

• Galaxy

True or false: Stars have points on them

• True

• False

The sun is a...

• Small star

• Medium Star

• Large Star

• Extra Large Star

What two gasses are our sun made up of?

• Neon and Argon

• Nitrogen and Chlorine

• Oxygen and Carbon

• Hydrogen and Helium

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Name one of the two things that our sun gives us. HINT: Be careful with spelling, it counts!

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What is the imaginary line drawn through the middle of planets and stars called?

• Axis

• Border

• Galaxy

• Magnitude

Which one of these is the CURRENT largest star in our galaxy?

• UY Scuti

• Stephenson 2-18

• Antares

• VY Canis Majoris

What is the HOTTEST star color?

• Blue-white

• Red

• Green

• Orange

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What is the COOLEST star color?

• Orange

• Blue

• White

• Red