6 Questions
What is the primary factor that determines a star's color and brightness?
Its size
What is the term for the remains of a star that has undergone a supernova explosion?
Neutron star
What is the primary way that stars are classified?
By their size, temperature, and spectra
What is the term for a star that has exhausted its fuel and expanded to become larger and cooler?
Red giant
What is the term for a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape?
Black hole
What is the term for a giant cloud of dust and gas in space that can give birth to new stars?
Nebula
Test your knowledge of astronomy by identifying the characteristics of stars, black holes, and neutron stars. Learn about their classification, properties, and behavior in space.
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