Stars
Space Technology
Solar System Models
Planets vs Stars
Stars Continued
100
Why do some stars look bigger than others?
They are closer to Earth so they look bigger.
100
What are some things we can learn from the Mars Rover?
* It's a piece of useful technology
* It can take pictures of Mars soil
* It allows scientists to view pictures of Mars from Earth
100
What is one thing that is correct about the model below?
The planets are in the correct order
100
Which is larger stars or planets?
Stars
100
A scientist stands outside and records the movement of objects in the sky for two years. They notice that one object appears in the same spot at the same time every year. What object is he most likely observing?
Star, because stars don't move
200
Why is the Sun the brightest star to see on Earth?
It is the closest star to Earth
200
Why would scientists most likely choose to use a telescope in space instead of a telescope on Earth?
It can see more clearly because it's not looking through the atmosphere
200
How is the light in the model similar to the Sun?
It shines light and gives off heat.
200
Which twinkles in the night sky, stars or planets?
Stars
200
What factors determine the brightness of a star?
Star's size and temperature
300
What is a constellation
It is a pattern created by stars.
300
How would this model be helpful?
It shows us the order of the planets and their sizes.
300
What information can you learn from the model below?
The size of the planets compared to each other
300
How are we able to see planets in the night sky?
They reflect the light of the Sun.
300
Stars appear to be different colors based on
Temperature of the stars.
400
Which color of star is the hottest?
Blue
400
Some stars are so far away it would be impossible for us to travel to them. What technology would a scientist use to study a distant star?
Telescope and Satellite
400
Some stars are much bigger than planets.
400
Does a star or planet produce their own light?
Star
400
Which is closer to Earth, stars or the planets in our solar system?
Planets
500
What is something all stars do?
They make their own light and heat
500
What is the best tool to observe stars in the sky?
Telescope
500
What is incorrect about the table below?
Stars make their own light, but planets do not.
500
Our Sun is a...
Star
500
Why do stars appear to be different sizes in the night sky?
They are different distances from Earth