Stars and the Sun

We see different constellations in the summer than we do in winter because...

• it's hotter in the summer than in the winter

• it's too bright in the summer to see constellations

• the night time sky points in different directions in space

• we see the same constellations all year

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What type of eclipse is happening in the image?

• Penumbral

• Lunar

• Solar

• Total

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How can you tell if an object in the night sky is a star or a planet?

• If it moves across the sky, it's probably a planet.

• If it's really bright, it's probably a star.

• If it's big, it's probably a star.

• If it's blue, it's probably a planet.

What constellation is shown here?

• Leo

• Pleaides

• Orion

• Scorpius

What is a star?

• collection of dust that gives off heat and light

• huge ball of hot, glowing gas that gives off heat and light

• ball of electricity that gives off heat and light

• a bright burning planet that gives off heat and light

What is the name of the largest stars?

• Protostars

• Supergiants

• Red Giants

• Dwarf Stars

What is a Star?

• a large celestial body that is made of plasma and held together by gravity.

• a large ball of fire held together by gravity.

How far away is the sun from Earth?

• 93 miles away

• 93 thousand miles away

• 93 million miles away

• 93 light years away

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Why does the sun look larger and brighter than other stars?

• It is so far away from Earth.

• It is so close to Earth.

• It is the hottest star.

• It is the coolest star.

What do you think the heading "Everybody's Different" in the Sun and Stars text means?

• Stars are different sizes.

• Stars are different colors.

• Stars are different temperatures.

• All of the Above