Earth Science 11 - Fall 2000 Assignment 3: Stars and Galaxies

1. Describe the historical role of constellations in mythology and navigation (page 313).

2. Describe the life cycle of stars (Page 320).

3. What are the Sun's dimensions? (page 316)

4. Describe how stars range in size, density, and mass.

5. How is the color of a star related to its size?

6. Describe the characteristics and components of the universe, including galaxies, cepheid variables, neutron stars, Black holes, pulsars and quasars.

7. Describe a theory that explains the origin of the universe (page 327).

8. Draw your own constellation and create an original myth or legend.