'5 light years' presentation slideshows

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Chapter 1 Our Place in the Universe

Chapter 1 Our Place in the Universe. Star. A large, glowing ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion. Planet. A moderately large object that orbits a star; it shines by reflected light. Planets may be rocky, icy, or gaseous in composition. Mars. Uranus.

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Chapter 1 Our Place in the Universe

Chapter 1 Our Place in the Universe. Star. A large, glowing ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion. Planet. A moderately large object that orbits a star; it shines by reflected light. Planets may be rocky, icy, or gaseous in composition. Mars. Uranus.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1. FINAL EXAM SATURDAY 1:30—4pm IN BESC 180. ONE PAGE OF NOTES + CALCULATOR ALLOWED. THOSE TAKING FINAL EXAM, PLEASE PICK UP REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR FINAL 2. REVIEW SESSION HERE AT FISKE: TODAY, after class 3:30—4:45pm 3. HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE SEASON !.

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The Regulus Star

The Regulus Star. By: Olivia Aronoff-Kinsella. Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and is 77.5 light years from earth. Size of Regulus. Regulus is approximately 4,384,737. It is 3.15 times larger than the sun km in diameter. Temperature of Regulus.

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