Understanding the Sun and Cosmic Colors

Why does the sun appear yellow or orange when viewed from Earth?

• Due to the presence of clouds in the sky

• Because of the reflection of ocean water

• Because of the scattering of blue and violet wavelengths by the atmosphere

• Due to the sun's actual color being yellow

What is the true color of the sun when viewed from space?

• Red

• Yellow

• White

• Orange

What happens to metal when it is heated to high temperatures?

• It becomes transparent

• It turns green

• It glows red, then white, and eventually blue

• It remains the same color

What is the average color of the universe called?

• Galactic Green

• Cosmic Blue

• Cosmic Latte

• Universal Yellow

How did astronomers describe the color of the Milky Way in 2012?

• As a bright red hue

• With a haiku about new spring snow

• As a deep blue shade

• With a poem about the night sky