Explain why the Sun appears to be so bright and large even though it is an average star.

2. Explain the difference between absolute magnitude and apparent magnitude?

3. List the star colors from coolest to hottest.

4. List the star classification sizes from smallest to largest.

5. Thinking Point: The Sun is 93 million miles from Earth. Approximately how many years would it take to travel from Earth to the Sun if a person flew in a spaceship at 55 miles per hour?

(Hint: Begin by dividing the distance by the speed to determine the number of hours it would take. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

6. Create a timeline for a particular type of star.

7. What is a nebula?

8 What part does nuclear fusion play in the formation of a star?

9 Use a reference source to identify five facts about a neutron star or a black hole. Don’t forget to cite your sources