Space Environment
What is a vacuum?
A vacuum is a space that is completely emptied of all atoms and molecules.
Define interplanetary space
The Space between planets
What is a protostar?
A center of higher gravity inside a nebula. Gases begin to pull together and swirl, eventually forming a star.
Define Radiation
Radiation is energy or particles moving at incredible speeds through space
Who killed Han Solo?
Kylo Ren
What is microgravity?
Microgravity is the weightlessness that Astronauts feel while in space. Essentially, they are falling at the same speed as their surroundings while in orbit.
Define cislunar space
The Space between the earth and the moon
What is the birth place of stars?
Nebulas
What is cosmic radiation?
Radiation that consists of incredibly fast moving particles.
Where does star wars take place?
in a galaxy far far away
Where does space begin?
At 62 miles or 100 kilometers from the earth's surface
Is multiversal space real?
According to the definition, the Universe is everything all at once. Therefore, other universes would only exist in theory. This topic is still up for debate.
What is the definition of a star?
Any celestial body that emits light.
What is Electro-Magnetic radiation and why is it relevant?
Electro-Magnetic Radiation consists of undulating electric and magnetic fields. It includes radio waves, micro waves, light, x-rays, and gamma rays.
Who killed General Grievous?
Obi Wan Kenobi
What is the exact temperature of space?
2.735 Kelvin or -270 Degrees Celsius
What is a parsec?
3.26 light years or 19.2 trillion miles
How is the brightness of a star measured?
The brightness of a star is known as magnitude. Absolute magnitude is the brightness of the star as viewed from 10 parsecs. The lower the magnitude, the brighter the star.
What are the Van-Allen Radiation belts?
Belts of gas and particles that orbit the earth in alignment with the magnetic fields. Radiation in earth's orbit.
Captain Spock
What is the KMT?
The Kinetic Theory of Matter theorizes that matter is constantly moving. Pressure of a gas and temperature are dependent on how quickly atoms and molecules are moving.
What is a light year?
The distance light travels in one earth year. Equivalent to 5 trillion 858 billion miles.
How are stars classified?
By temperature.
What is De Broglie's theory about matter and light?
De Broglie theorized that because light can behave as a particle of matter, matter can have characteristics of light. Determined that matter has a wavelength, and that wavelength and size are indirectly proportional.
What was the first star wars movie released?
Star Wars Episode IV- a New Hope in 1977. Originally titled Star Wars