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The sparse area surrounding a spiral galaxy is called its
The sun produces energy from matter in its core through the process of
Which planet do most known extrasolar planets most resemble
Jupiter Neptune
The planet that most extrasolar planets resembles Jupiter.
Jupiter(apex)
Most of the confirmed Exoplanets are larger gaseous planets with large masses. These are easier to detect and confirm due to their size. They most resemble Jupiter, although many are thought to be much larger than our largest planet.
The farther a star is away from earth the more it is
Hydrogen bombs and stars both produce energy with nuclear
What were the heavier elements in the universe formed by
They were formed in supernovae.
Which group of planets has more in common the inner planets or the outer planets
All the inner planets are terrestrial planets.
Which best describes the beginning of the big bang
A blowing of a balloon best describes the BIG BANG best
How do hydrogen bombs and stars both produce nuclear energy
Stars like our sun and hydrogen bombs produce energy through nuclear fusion.
Select the star life cycle that is accurate.
star of one stellar mass, red giant, planetary nebula, white
dwarf
Do All of the following are reasons why astronomers have difficulty looking at distant stars except
They don't understand how redshift affects stars.
What two things balance to maintain the shape of a star
Match each event with its description