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8th Astronomy Test

Enter the letter for the matching Definition
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Universe
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Supernova
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3.
Luminosity
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Irregular Galaxy
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5.
Milky Way Galaxy
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6.
Galaxy
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Black Hole
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Neutron Star
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9.
Star
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Nebula
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H – R Diagram
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The name of the galaxy where we live.
B.
Stage after supernova. Core collapses on itself. Intense gravitational pull not even light escapes.
C.
Stage after red supergiant. Explosion that throws out elements into space.
D.
Outer space and everything in it.
E.
The brightness of an object in space compared to our sun.
F.
A large grouping of stars in space.
G.
A galaxy with an irregular shape.
H.
An object made of gas that gives off energy.
I.
A large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars form.
J.
Shows the classification of stars (magnitude, luminosity, and temperature).
K.
Stage after supernova. Small dense collapsed core of massive star.
Type the Term that corresponds to the displayed Definition.
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A galaxy with a bulge in the center and distinctive spiral arms.
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Stage after red giant. Remaining core of red giant.
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Young star still gathering mass
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Stage after main sequence. No more hydrogen fusion. Star begins to cool down and increase in size.
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Brightness of star based on distance.
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Main sequence star which the planets and other objects in our solar system revolve.
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A spherical or elongated-shaped galaxy.
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Stage after protostar. Star that begins hydrogen fusion.
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Stage after white dwarf.
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The theory that is the leading explanation about how the universe began.

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