Stars and galaxies

What do you call a scientist who studies objects in space?

• meteorologist

• astronomer

• astronaut

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What type of galaxy is oval-shaped?

• a spiral galaxy

• an elliptical galaxy

• an irregular galaxy

What type of galaxy has no special shape or form?

• a spiral galaxy

• an elliptical galaxy

• an irregular galaxy

The Milky Way is a....

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• star

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A very large star is a....

• dwarf star

• a red one

• a blue one

• a supergiant

A large group of stars, gas, and dust is called....

• a universe

• a cluster

• a galaxy

• a solar system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Our solar system is in which galaxy?

• The Clouds of Magellan

• Andromeda

• The Milky Way

• Betelguese

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the name of Earth's star?

• Antares

• Betelguese

• Polaris

• the Sun

What color is the hottest star?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• White

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What color is the coolest star?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• White