Nebulae
What are Nebulae made up of?
Hydrogen gas and dust
What is the main force that causes objects in space to move?
Gravitational Force/Gravity
The word "Nebula" comes from the word ____ of ____ language.
nebula,Latin
Which planet has the fastest winds in our Solar System?
Neptune
Mention one example of Reflection Nebula
Ghost Nebula
What is Inertia?
Objects in space have inertia, which means they travel in a straight line unless acted upon by a force.
What is the largest known nebula? Also mention the length of the diameter of the nebula.
The Tarantula Nebula is the largest known nebula, with an estimated diameter of 650–1,860 light-years.
When galaxies move away from each other, their light shifts towards the blue end of the spectrum.TRUE OR FALSE?
False
Who discovered the first planetary nebula and in what year? Also name the first planetary nebula to be discovered.
Charles Messier, 1764. The name of the planetary nebula is the Dumbbell Nebula.
The sun rotates on its axis as it orbits the Milky Way. The sun's spin is tilted ___ degrees relative to the plane of the planets' orbits.
7.25