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- Astronomy pt. 1 -

ES. 13 a, b

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What is the Big Bang Theory? The most widely accepted theory for how the universe formed
What is the Solar Nebular Theory? The most widely accepted theory on how solar system and stars form
All stars start as what that collapses? Solar nebula
Stars have a what lifespan and evolve over time. Finite
What diagram shows the relationship between absolute magnitude in relation to their surface temperatures? The Hertzsprung - Russell (H-R) Diagram
The hotter the star the __________ the star. Brighter
What stars put out about 10,000 times as much energy as the sun? Blue giant
What are galaxies? Collections of billions of stars
What are the basic types of galaxies? Spiral, elliptical and irregular
What solar system are we in? The Milky Way
What are Black Holes? The end of the life cycle of some supergiant stars
What is a light-year? The distance light travels in one year
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