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Characteristics of the Universe Vocabulary

Characteristics Of The Universe Vocabulary

by scott.mckie15, Sep. 2009

Subjects: science

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	Radio Telescope	Radio Telescope
	Radio Telescope	Radio Telescope
	Radio Telescope	Radio Telescope
	Radio Telescope	Radio Telescope
	Radio Telescope	Radio Telescope
	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.
	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.
	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.
	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.
	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.	A device used to detect radio waves given off by objects in space.
	Spectrograph	Spectrograph
	Spectrograph	Spectrograph
	Spectrograph	Spectrograph
	Spectrograph	Spectrograph
	Spectrograph	Spectrograph
	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.
	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.
	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.
	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.
	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.	An instrument that breaks the light from an object into colors and photographs the resulting spectrum.
	Universe	Universe
	Universe	Universe
	Universe	Universe
	Universe	Universe
	Universe	Universe
	All of space and everything in it.	All of space and everything in it.
	All of space and everything in it.	All of space and everything in it.
	All of space and everything in it.	All of space and everything in it.
	All of space and everything in it.	All of space and everything in it.
	All of space and everything in it.	All of space and everything in it.
	Absolute Magnitude	Absolute Magnitude
	Absolute Magnitude	Absolute Magnitude
	Absolute Magnitude	Absolute Magnitude
	Absolute Magnitude	Absolute Magnitude
	Absolute Magnitude	Absolute Magnitude
	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.
	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.
	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.
	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.
	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.	The brightness of a star if it were a standard distance from Earth.
	Nebula	Nebula
	Nebula	Nebula
	Nebula	Nebula
	Nebula	Nebula
	Nebula	Nebula
	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.
	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.
	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.
	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.
	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.	A large amount of gas and dust in space spread out in an immense volume.
	Supernova	Supernova
	Supernova	Supernova
	Supernova	Supernova
	Supernova	Supernova
	Supernova	Supernova
	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.
	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.
	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.
	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.
	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.	The explosion of a dying giant or super giant star.
	Giant Star	Giant Star
	Giant Star	Giant Star
	Giant Star	Giant Star
	Giant Star	Giant Star
	Giant Star	Giant Star
	A very large star, much larger than the sun.	A very large star, much larger than the sun.
	A very large star, much larger than the sun.	A very large star, much larger than the sun.
	A very large star, much larger than the sun.	A very large star, much larger than the sun.
	A very large star, much larger than the sun.	A very large star, much larger than the sun.
	A very large star, much larger than the sun.	A very large star, much larger than the sun.
	Elliptical Galaxy	Elliptical Galaxy
	Elliptical Galaxy	Elliptical Galaxy
	Elliptical Galaxy	Elliptical Galaxy
	Elliptical Galaxy	Elliptical Galaxy
	Elliptical Galaxy	Elliptical Galaxy
	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.
	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.
	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.
	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.
	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.	a galaxy having an approximately ellipsoidal shape and a smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile.
	Reflecting Telescope	Reflecting Telescope
	Reflecting Telescope	Reflecting Telescope
	Reflecting Telescope	Reflecting Telescope
	Reflecting Telescope	Reflecting Telescope
	Reflecting Telescope	Reflecting Telescope
	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.
	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.
	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.
	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.
	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.	A telescope that uses one or more mirrors to gather light from distant objects.
	Light Year	Light Year
	Light Year	Light Year
	Light Year	Light Year
	Light Year	Light Year
	Light Year	Light Year
	The distance that light travels in one year.	The distance that light travels in one year.
	The distance that light travels in one year.	The distance that light travels in one year.
	The distance that light travels in one year.	The distance that light travels in one year.
	The distance that light travels in one year.	The distance that light travels in one year.
	The distance that light travels in one year.	The distance that light travels in one year.
	Parallax	Parallax
	Parallax	Parallax
	Parallax	Parallax
	Parallax	Parallax
	Parallax	Parallax
	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.	The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram	Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.
	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.
	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.
	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.
	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.	A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.
	Protostar	Protostar
	Protostar	Protostar
	Protostar	Protostar
	Protostar	Protostar
	Protostar	Protostar
	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.
	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.
	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.
	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.
	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.	A contracting cloud of gas and dust; the earliest stage of a star’s life.
	Neutron Star	Neutron Star
	Neutron Star	Neutron Star
	Neutron Star	Neutron Star
	Neutron Star	Neutron Star
	Neutron Star	Neutron Star
	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.
	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.
	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.
	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.
	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.	A tiny star that remains after a supernova explosion.
	Black Dwarf	Black Dwarf
	Black Dwarf	Black Dwarf
	Black Dwarf	Black Dwarf
	Black Dwarf	Black Dwarf
	Black Dwarf	Black Dwarf
	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light
	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light
	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light
	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light
	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light	a very small cooled remnant of white dwarf that emits no detectable light
	Irregular Galaxy	Irregular Galaxy
	Irregular Galaxy	Irregular Galaxy
	Irregular Galaxy	Irregular Galaxy
	Irregular Galaxy	Irregular Galaxy
	Irregular Galaxy	Irregular Galaxy
	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.
	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.
	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.
	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.
	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.	A galaxy that does not have a regular shape.
	Refracting Telescope	Refracting Telescope
	Refracting Telescope	Refracting Telescope
	Refracting Telescope	Refracting Telescope
	Refracting Telescope	Refracting Telescope
	Refracting Telescope	Refracting Telescope
	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.
	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.
	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.
	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.
	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.	A telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light.
	Galaxy	Galaxy
	Galaxy	Galaxy
	Galaxy	Galaxy
	Galaxy	Galaxy
	Galaxy	Galaxy
	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.
	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.
	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.
	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.
	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.	A giant structure that contains dust, gases, and hundreds of billions of stars.
	Apparent Magnitude	Apparent Magnitude
	Apparent Magnitude	Apparent Magnitude
	Apparent Magnitude	Apparent Magnitude
	Apparent Magnitude	Apparent Magnitude
	Apparent Magnitude	Apparent Magnitude
	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.	The brightness of a star as seen from Earth.
	Main Sequence Star	Main Sequence Star
	Main Sequence Star	Main Sequence Star
	Main Sequence Star	Main Sequence Star
	Main Sequence Star	Main Sequence Star
	Main Sequence Star	Main Sequence Star
	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.
	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.
	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.
	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.
	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.	An area on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that runs from the upper left to the lower right and includes more than 90 percent of all stars. Stars that reside on this area.
	White Dwarf	White Dwarf
	White Dwarf	White Dwarf
	White Dwarf	White Dwarf
	White Dwarf	White Dwarf
	White Dwarf	White Dwarf
	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.
	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.
	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.
	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.
	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.	The remaining hot core of a star after its outer layers have expanded and drifted out into space.
	Black Hole	Black Hole
	Black Hole	Black Hole
	Black Hole	Black Hole
	Black Hole	Black Hole
	Black Hole	Black Hole
	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.
	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.
	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.
	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.
	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.	The remains of an extremely massive star pulled into a small volume by the force of gravity.
	Spiral Galaxy	Spiral Galaxy
	Spiral Galaxy	Spiral Galaxy
	Spiral Galaxy	Spiral Galaxy
	Spiral Galaxy	Spiral Galaxy
	Spiral Galaxy	Spiral Galaxy
	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.
	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.
	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.
	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.
	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.	A galaxy whose arms curve outward in a pinwheel pattern.
	Big Bang Theory	Big Bang Theory
	Big Bang Theory	Big Bang Theory
	Big Bang Theory	Big Bang Theory
	Big Bang Theory	Big Bang Theory
	Big Bang Theory	Big Bang Theory
	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.	The initial explosion that, according to theory, resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.

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