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Stars are separated by vast distances, which astronomers measure in light years. The closest star to our sun is Proxima Centauri. Astronomers use the parallax effect of observing stars from different positions as the Earth orbits the sun to measure distances to nearby stars. A star's properties include its color, temperature, size, brightness, and chemical composition. Stars are formed from dense clouds of gas and dust in space, and their life cycles depend on their mass, ending as white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes.
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Stars appear in different colors like blue, white, red, due to their surface temperatures according to Wein's law. Hotter stars have shorter wavelengths and appear blue, while cooler stars have longer wavelengths and appear red. The surface temperature of a star can be estimated by measuring its color. Blue stars are the hottest, around 25,000 degrees Celsius, while red stars are the coolest around 3,000 degrees Celsius.
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1) Stars begin as clouds of dust and gases called nebulae. Under gravity, the gases condense to form protostars and begin nuclear fusion, becoming main sequence stars like our Sun.
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The document summarizes the origins and evolution of the universe, galaxy, solar system, and Earth. It begins by explaining how the Big Bang occurred approximately 13.7 billion years ago, marking the expansion of the early universe. It then describes how the universe cooled and formed elemental structures, galaxies, stars, and planets over billions of years. Specific details are provided about the formation of the Milky Way galaxy and solar system, including Earth. The geological history of Earth is outlined, dividing time into eons, eras, periods, and epochs marked by significant evolutionary changes and extinctions.
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Stars are balls of plasma held together by gravity. Nuclear fusion in their cores releases electromagnetic radiation, making stars visible. Characteristics include distance, measured in light-years; magnitude (brightness); temperature determining color; and size measured against our Sun. Stars are classified by temperature. Most spend their main sequence lifetime on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Eventually stars die, with outcomes like planetary nebulae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes depending on their mass. Constellations are recognizable star patterns with traditional names.
Astronomy
The document provides an overview of the solar system, including the sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. It describes the characteristics of asteroids as mostly lying between Mars and Jupiter and having irregular shapes. Comets are described as large "dirty snowballs" that produce a glowing head and tail when approaching the sun. Meteoroids are small solid particles that can become meteors when entering Earth's atmosphere or meteorites if reaching the surface. The document also discusses the resolution that established three categories for objects in the solar system: planets, dwarf planets like Pluto, and small solar system bodies.
Astonishing Astronomy 101 - Chapter 6
This document summarizes key components and concepts about the structure of the solar system:
- The solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other small bodies. The Sun contains over 99% of the solar system's mass.
- The inner terrestrial planets are rocky, while the outer gas giants are large planets composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. An asteroid belt exists between Mars and Jupiter.
- Factors like a planet's mass, distance from the Sun, composition, and atmospheric properties help determine its environment and surface conditions. Larger planets retain heat and atmospheres better than smaller ones.
- Techniques like radioactive dating indicate the solar system formed
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The document provides information about the Milky Way galaxy and our solar system. It states that the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy approximately 100,000 light years in diameter and 1,000 light years thick, located in the Local Group of galaxies. It notes that our solar system formed from a cloud of gas and dust within the Milky Way around 5 billion years ago. The summary describes the basic structure and characteristics of the planets in our solar system, dividing them into inner terrestrial planets like Earth and Mars and outer gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn.
The stars
Stars are giant spheres of plasma that produce heat, light and radiation. There are billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy and billions of galaxies in the universe. Stars are formed from clouds of dust and gas and evolve over billions of years, eventually dying when they run out of fuel to burn. Stars can be classified based on their color, temperature, size, composition and brightness and are grouped into constellations that make recognizable patterns in the night sky.
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Science Form 2 Chapter 11:Stars and galaxies in the universe
Science Form 2 Chapter 11:Stars and galaxies in the universe
Stars
- 1. Stars
- 2. Distances To The Stars • Stars are separated by vast distances. • Astronomers use units called light years to measure the distance of stars • A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in a year • Proxima Centauri, is the closest star to the sun. Measuring_Distance_in_Space__The_Light_Year
- 3. Parallax • Astronomers have developed various methods of determining the distance of stars. • The change in position of an object with respect to a distant background is called parallax. • As Earth moves in its orbit, astronomers are able to observe stars from two different positions. • Astronomers measure the parallax of nearby stars to determine their distance from Earth
- 4. Properties of Stars • Astronomers classify stars by their color, size, and brightness. Other properties of stars are chemical composition and mass. • Color and Temperature – a stars color indicates the temperature of its’ surface. • The hottest stars appear blue • The cooler stars appear red • The spectrum of color in a star is from blues to greens to yellows and reds. The_Color_of_Stars
- 5. Brightness • The brightness of a star as viewed from Earth is dependent on many factors such as color intensity and distance. • Apparent Brightness – is the brightness of a star as it appears from Earth. • The apparent brightness decreases as its distance from you increases • Absolute Brightness – is how bright a star really is. The absolute brightness is a characteristic of the star and is not dependent on its distance from Earth.
- 6. Composition • Each star has its own spectrum. • Most stars have a chemical makeup that is similar to the sun, with hydrogen and helium together making up to 96 to 99.9 % of a star’s mass.
- 7. How Stars Form • A nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust spread out over a large volume of space. • Some nebulas are glowing clouds lit from within by bright stars. • A star is formed when a contacting cloud of gas and dust becomes so dense and hot that nuclear fusion begins. How_Stars_Form
- 8. Life Cycles of Stars • Adult Stars – A star’s mass determines the star’s place on the main sequence and how long it will stay. • The amount of gas and dust available when a star forms determines the mass of each young star. • The larger the star the more energy produce. • Since blue stars burn brightly, they use up their fuel quickly and are short lived. The_Life_Cycle_of_Stars.asf
- 9. The Death of a Star • The dwindling supply of fuel in a star’s core leads to the star’s death as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. Dying_Stars_and_Conclusion .asf
- 10. Groups of Stars • Astronomers have determined that more than half of all stars are members of star systems. • There are three basic kinds of star clusters: open clusters, associations, and globular clusters. • Astronomers classify galaxies into four main types: spiral, barred-spiral, elliptical, and irregular.
- 11. Expanding Universe • The observed red shift in the spectra of galaxies shows that the universe is expanding. • Astronomers theorize that the universe came into being in an event called the big bang. • Dark matter can only be detected by observing its gravitational effects on visible matter. Beyond_the_Milky_Way_and_Back_Into_Time.asf Spin_Around_the_Solar_System__A__Look_to_the_Stars