The Sun
The sun is a giant ball of ______________.
gas
Stars are giant balls of _____________.
gas
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
The sun is also a _______________.
star
Stars are all the same size. True or False
False
Our galaxy has at least ____________________ stars.
200 billion
Where is the sun located?
In the center of our solar system
Stars have lots of _________________.
energy
Our galaxy is said to have at least _____________________ planets.
100 billion
How many minutes does it take for the sun's light to get to Earth?
8 minutes
Name three other colors of stars besides white.
red, blue and yellow
Name the three types of galaxies.
spiral, elliptical and irregular
What is the temperature of the sun's surface?
5,800 degrees Celsius
When is it best to see stars?
At night
What are galaxies made of?
Dust, stars, gas and other materials