Stars Flashcards
What is a star?
a burning sphere of gases
What is a large group of stars called?
a galaxy
Stars that form a picture or shape are called ________________.
constellations
Cooler stars are which colors?
orange or red
Stars that burn very hot are what color?
blue or white
What is a light-year?
the distance light travels in one year
What color is OUR sun?
yellow
Why is our sun yellow?
it is average in size and heat
Which is larger? The Sun or Earth?
The Sun
Why do stars appear to move?
the earth is rotating and moving so the stars LOOK like they’re moving
What is the nickname for the constellation Orion?
The Hunter
What is the nickname for the constellation Cygnus?
The Cross or The Swan
What is the nickname for the constellation Ursa Major?
The Great Bear or The Big Dipper
What is the nickname for the constellation Cassiopeia?
The Queen
What is the nickname for the constellation Scropius?
The Scorpion
