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Astronomy 13a

Stars and Universe

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What type of stars put out about 10,000 times as much energy as the sun? Blue Giant Stars
What diagram shows the relationship between absolute magnitude (brightness) in relation to their surface temperatures. The Hertzsprung - Russel (H-R)
What stars g0 in this order, 1. Nebula, 2. protostar, 3. main sequence star (born), 4. supernova, 5. neutron star (death) More Massive Stars
What stars go in this order, 1. Nebula, 2. protostar, 3. main sequence star (born), 4. white dwarf, 5. black dwarf (death) Less Massive Stars
What controls how a star evolves, its lifespan and ultimate fate. Mass
What has a finite lifespan and evolve over time? Stars
What is most widely accepted theory for how universe formed. Doppler Shift toward the red end of the spectrum is evidence that the universe is expanding. Solar Nebular theory is most widely accepted theory on how solar system and stars form Big Bang Theory
What is huge, vast clouds of ice, gas and dust? Solar Nebula
What is the sun's lifespan? 12 billion years
How long will Blue Giant Stars last? Hundreds of Million of Years
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