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1. Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and
then select "Open in New Window"):
What happens as a star runs out of hydrogen?
Work through the tutorial and respond to the following:
- What determines the size (volume) of a main sequence star?
- Which size star uses up its available hydrogen most quickly? Explain your answer.
- After a massive star's hydrogen is depleted in the core, what does it use for nuclear fuel?
- Describe the final form of matter for large stars.
- Describe how a medium-sized star can grow as it runs out of hydrogen fuel.
- How is the formation of a planetary nebula different from a supernova?
- Describe the final form of matter for medium- and small-sized stars.
- How does the initial mass of a star compare to its final size (volume)?
2. Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and
then select "Open in New Window"):
History of the Universe
Click on the images and respond to the following:
- What do scientists believe the universe was like shortly after the Big Bang?
- About how long ago do scientists believe our sun was formed?
- What do scientists believe the universe will be like far into the future?
Click HERE for a virtual ride back to the beginnings of our universe!
3. Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and
then select "Open in New Window"):
Cosmic Quiz
Take this online astronomy quiz - can you reach Beyond the Milky Way?..
4. With any remaining time, please explore the following:
