Orion Basics
What is another name for the Orion Nebula?
M42
What constellation is the Orion Nebula located in?
Orion
Name one gas found in the Orion Nebula.
Hydrogen
Are the Trapezium stars young or old?
Young
Studying Orion helps scientists understand how stars and what else form?
Planets
What is happening inside the Orion Nebula?
New stars are being born
Where is the Orion Nebula located compared to Orion’s Belt?
Below Orion’s Belt
Name another gas found in the Orion Nebula.
Helium
What is the Trapezium Cluster?
A tight, young group of bright stars
Studying Orion may give clues about how what formed?
Our own solar system
What is the Orion Nebula mainly made of?
Gas and dust
What group of stars is the Orion Nebula found in?
Orion’s Sword
True or false: The Orion Nebula contains particles as well as gases.
True
Where is the Trapezium located?
At the heart of the Orion Nebula
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The Orion Nebula is found in Orion’s Belt or Orion’s Sword?
Orion’s Sword
About how far away is the Orion Nebula from Earth?
About 1,300 light-years
Is Orion one of the easier constellations to recognize?
Yes
Besides hydrogen and helium, what else is found in the nebula?
Miscellaneous particles
About how old is the Trapezium Cluster?
About 300,000 years old
About how far is Earth from the Sun in light-years, according to the presentation?
About 0.0000158 light-years
Is the Orion Nebula one of the closest major star-forming regions to us?
Yes
What larger region is the Orion Nebula part of?
The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex
What are the two main gases listed on your slideshow?
Hydrogen and helium
What type of radiation do the Trapezium stars give off?
Ultraviolet radiation
Which gas comes first in nuclear fusion?: hydrogen or helium?
Hydrogen