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Astronomy 2 -
Arayana's ES SOL Review Study Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the most widely accepted theory for how the universe formed? | The Big Bang theory |
| What is the Solar Nebular theory? | the most widely accepted theory on how solar system and stars form? |
| Can stars die? | Yes, Every star dies eventually |
| What is the last step in a massive star's lifespan? | Neutron star - or black hole |
| What foes the Hertzsprung - Russell (H-R) diagram show? | The relation between absolute magnitude (brightness) in relation to surface tempatures |
| How much more energy do blue giant stars put out than the sun? | 10,000 times as much energy as the sun |
| What is a galaxy? | A collection of billions of stars |
| What type of galaxy is the Milky Way? | Spiral |
| Travel to nearby stars is currently what? | Impossible |
| How do you measure distance in our universe? | In lightyears |