Layers of the Sun
What is the inner most layer of the sun?
The core
What does CME stand for?
Coronal Mass Ejection
Can a neutron star develop at the beginning or the end of s star's life?
The end
These massive stars are near the end of their lives
Red Giants/Supergiants
This constellation represents a Greek hunter
Orion
What is the visible layer of the sun that we see
The Photosphere
What is a sunspot?
A temporary spot on the sun that is darker due to an increase in magnetic field
What color are supergiants?
Red
Small
This constellation represents a large bear
Ursa Major
This layer is visible during in solar eclipse
The Corona
What is a sudden eruption fo intense high-electromagnetic radiation from the surface of the sun called?
A Solar Flare
What is a stellar nubula?
A cloud of gas and dust
Do Neutron stars spin fast?
Yes!
How many constellations represent the zodiac?
13
The layer of the sun where energy is transported
What are the largest eruptive events on the sun?
CME
Coronal Mass Ejection
What are the 4 types of remnants after the final phase of a star?
- Neutron Star
- Blackhole
- White Dwarf
-Black Dwarf
High Mass Star
The Greek astronomer that named constellations
Ptolemy
The layer where nuclear fusion occurs
The core
What can cause satelitte interference?
Both solar flares and CMEs
What does a low mass main sequence star turn into?
Red Giant
This forms when a white dwarf cools down
Black Dwarf
This constellation has the little dipper in it