Chapter 24 Study Guide

Chapter 24 Study Guide

Know the following:

·  The difference between absolute magnitude and apparent magnitude

·  The 3 characteristics of stars

·  in order from smallest to largest, the star types (sizes)

·  How color relates to the temperature of a star

·  What parallax is AND the difference in shifts when an object is closer and when it is farther away.

·  Be able to look at a H-R diagram to determine the temperature, brightness and type of star

·  By looking at a picture be able to tell what type of galaxy you are looking at

Know the definition of:

·  galaxy

·  universe

·  nebula

·  black hole

·  neutron

·  protostar

·  astronomical unit

·  light-year

Chapter 24 Study Guide

Know the following:

·  The difference between absolute magnitude and apparent magnitude

·  The 3 characteristics of stars

·  in order from smallest to largest, the star types (sizes)

·  How color relates to the temperature of a star

·  What parallax is AND the difference in shifts when an object is closer and when it is farther away.

·  Be able to look at a H-R diagram to determine the temperature, brightness and type of star

·  By looking at a picture be able to tell what type of galaxy you are looking at

Know the definition of:

·  galaxy

·  universe

·  nebula

·  black hole

·  neutron

·  protostar

·  astronomical unit

·  light-year