Chapter 25 Stars and Galaxies Section 1 & 2

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An aurora, like the aurora borealis is caused by
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Astronomers use a star's _________ to determine how far it is from the Earth.
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What does CME stands for?
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A binary system is composed of ___________stars
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________________ is the process that creates energy in the sun.
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By studying a star's spectra, scientists can determine _________ found in the star's atmosphere
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The North Star, ____________________ is positioned almost directly over the North Pole.
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The _______________ is a measure of the amount of light received on earth.
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Prominence, or huge arching columns of gas, are thought to be caused by ___________.
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Energy produced by the sun reaches the Earth through ___________.
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The ______________ of a star is a measure of the amount of light it give off.
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Our sun is considered a star of __________ temperature
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Circumpolar constellations___________________.
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Why are circumpolar constellations visible all year long?
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Particles that escape from the sun's ___________ move through space as solar wind.