The Sun
How do we know the sun is a star?
It is made of gases and energy.
What are the biggest stars called?
Super Giants.
A star's brightness depends on its size, temperature, and...
distance from the Earth.
What color are the hottest stars?
White.
Why does the sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?
It is closer to Earth than other stars.
True/False - The smallest star is about the same size as the Earth.
False - even small stars a million times bigger than the Earth!
What kind of star is the LEAST bright?
Red Dwarf star.
Why can we only see the sun during the day (and NOT the other stars)?
The sun is so bright and close to Earth that it's brightness blocks out the other stars.
True/False: The sun is a large star and is brighter than other stars.
False - The sun look bigger and brighter than other stars, but is it medium in size and in brightness.
What color are medium-sized stars?
Yellow.
What kind of stars are the brightest?
Blue Super Giants.
A group of stars that form a picture is called a...
constellation.