Unit 3 Astronomy Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are the four main properties of stars?
A
Their Brightness
Colour
Size
Composition
2
Q
What are the four main types of stars?
A
Supergiants
Red Giants
Dwarfs
Sun like stars.
3
Q
What is the differences between stars and planets?
A
STARS Found everywhere Appear to twinkle Appear white Produce their own light Always hot Huge Very far from earth. PLANETS Occur along the Suns path Don't twinkle Can be coloured Don't produce light Can be hot or cold Can be bigger than earth but not as big as the sun Closer to earth
