Constellations and Galaxies Review

Large cloud of gas and dust that forms stars

• Nebula
• Neutron star
• White dwarf
• Photosphere

Measure of the amount of light a star actually gives off

• Apparent magnitude
• Luminescence
• Absolute magnitude
• Sunlight

Collapsed core of a supernova that contains only neutrons in the dense core

• White dwarf
• Neutron star
• Black dwarf
• Supernova

Group of stars that forms a pattern in the night sky, resembling objects or animals

• Constellations
• Nebula
• Proton star
• Solar system

When the most massive stars die, they become this in space

• Neutron star
• White dwarf
• Super giant
• Black hole

Measure of the amount of light from a star that is received on Earth

• Absolute magnitude
• Apparent magnitude
• Luminescence
• Brightness

Late stage in life cycle of massive star; core heats up, heavy elements form by fusion, and star expands

• Neutron star
• Main sequence
• White dwarf
• Super giant

Late stage in life cycle of low-mass star; forms when core is depleted and outer layers escape into space, leaving behind a hot, dense core

• White dwarf
• Neutron star
• Supernova
• Red giant

What color are the coolest stars in space?

• orange

• white

• red

• blue

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY! Which of the following are galaxy types?

• elliptical

• spiral

• irregular

• rectangular