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What is meteor's nickname?
Meteor is often referred to as "The Shooting Star of the Meteor Galaxy."
What kind of object is a shooting star?
A shooting star is more properly called a meteor, as it has nothing to do with stars. A piece of rock, perhaps only the size of a dust grain, falls into the atmosphere from space. The heat of friction between the meteor and the air causes the air to ionize and glow. Normally the rock is completely vaporized before it reaches the ground.
What is the critical temperature the core must reach for a star to shine by fusion?
The critical temperature for nuclear fusion in a star's core is around 10 million degrees Celsius. At this temperature, hydrogen nuclei can overcome their mutual repulsion and fuse to form helium, releasing energy in the process. This energy production is what causes a star to shine.
What is an incorrect name for meteor?
a usually mistaken name for meteor is a shooting star
What is it called when a meteor enters earth's atmosphere and friction causes it to burn up and produce a steak of light?
A meteoroid is a small metallic or rocky body. If it passes through the atmosphere causing it to burn up is called a meteor or shooting star. Any remnants that reach the earth are called meteorites.
What kind of star is a meteor?
a meteor is NOT a star it is a bit of rock
What are the ratings and certificates for Shine Like a Star - 2010?
Shine Like a Star - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: Ukraine:(Banned) (cinema release)
Why is a shootig star an inaccurate name of a meteor?
A meteor isn't really a star.
Is a falling star a meteor or meteorite?
A falling star is a meteor. A meteorite is a meteor that has hit the ground.
What is a shote?
A Shooting star is not a star. It is a Meteor.
What is bigger a star or meteor?
A star is much bigger. A meteor can be as small as a piece of dust. Stars are huge.
What is meteor's nickname?
Meteor is often referred to as "The Shooting Star of the Meteor Galaxy."
What is a lumineer?
Something that'd shine on its own, like a star.
Why are meteor commonly called shooting star?
When a meteor reaches the earths atmosphere, it starts to burn due to friction. The glow produced due to its burning makes it look like a falling star(shooting star). Hence they are called shooting stars.
Is meteor another name for shooting star?
Shooting stars are actually objects burning in the Earth's atmosphere. The name "shooting star" originates from ancient times (before advanced scientific investigation) when these burning meteors were though to actually be stars shooting across the night sky. Those that survive and crash onto the Earth's surface are then called meteorites.
How do you tell if a object that you found in your yard is a star or meteor?
The chances of it being a meteor are much greater than it being a star. Stars are burning gasses. If there is no fire then it could be a meteor.
What is the correct term for a shooting star?
A meteor. If any of it survives the fall through the atmosphere and makes it to Earth, that part is a meteorite.
