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Vocab Pg.5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Star | A fixed luminous point in the night sky that is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun. |
| Apparent Magnitude | The brightness of a star as seen from Earth. |
| Luminosity | The actual brightness of and object |
| Absolute Magnitude | A measure of how bright a star would if it were seen from a standard distance. |
| Nebula | A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter. |
| Nuclear Energy | The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity. |
| Super Nova | A supernova is a stellar explosion that is more energetic than a nova. It is pronounced with the plural supernovae or supernovas. |