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Exploring Universe
science
Term | Definition |
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Fusion | a process in which the nuclei of atoms are joined |
Main Sequence | Star that is located in a band that runs from upper left to lower right in the H-R diagram |
Nebula | Huge, cool, dark clouds of gases and dust, where stars form |
Nova | a star that briefly becomes thousands of times brighter than normal, happens during the death of some stars |
SuperNova | one of the most violent explosions known in the universe. Light is as bright a billions of stars combined, happens during the death of some stars |
Galaxy | a large system of stars |
Galactic Cluster | When galaxies occur in groups |
Refracting Telescope | uses glass lenses to gather light and magnify objects |
Reflecting Telescope | uses mirrors to gather light and magnify objects |