10 Questions
What is the distance to the closest star, Proxima Centauri, measured in?
Light years
Which element makes up the largest percentage of a star's total mass?
Hydrogen
What is the speed of light used to define a light year?
300,000 km/s
Which of the following is NOT a common element found in stars?
Argon
Which of the following is a reason why distant stars appear to not shift position?
They are more distant
What is the name of the large, prominent constellation visible in the winter sky?
Orion
Which of the following best describes how constellations were formed?
By ancient observers imagining shapes in the stars
What is the most common element found in stars?
Hydrogen
What is the relationship between a star's distance from Earth and its apparent change in position?
The closer the star, the greater its apparent change in position
Which of the following is NOT a common element found in stars?
Argon
This quiz provides a summary report on stars, exploring their size, color, and brightness. It also delves into the vast number of stars in our galaxy and beyond, with interesting facts about the Sun's proximity and characteristics.
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