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Objects in Universe
10 cards·by mparta
universestarsteks 8.8a
A medium size star that is near the edge of the Milky Way
The Sun
Chart that compares the size, temperature and luminosity of different stars
H-R Diagram
Word that means brightness
Luminosity
A glowing ball of gas held together by gravity & the energy is made by nuclear reaction inside
Star
A large grouping of stars in space.
Galaxy
Large cloud of gas and dust in space; location of star formation or death
Nebula
A galaxy with a bulge in the center & very long arms that wrap around the center
Spiral Galaxy
A galaxy with very little symmetry that does not fit into any category.
Irregular Galaxy
Unit used to measure very, very large distances in space.
Light year
an object moving in an elliptical orbit around a star. Doesn't make light
Planet