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ASTRO 4: THE STARS

1. Planets
2. The Big Bang
3. The Expansion of the Universe
4. Galaxies
5. Dinosaur-Murdering Killer Asteroids

Q: If someone moved the Sun to TWICE it's current distance, how would its brightness change?

• Qualitative answer: It would get fainter

• Quantitative answer: Based on the inverse square law with ;

  the Sun would be only as bright.

Q. Astronomy is most closely related to:

(a)

Cosmetology

(b)

The Human Genome Project

(c)

Astrology

(d)

Physics

Q. While ``at'' the telescope, most astronomers wear:

(a)

Down jackets

(b)

Trendy Patagonia Synchilla jackets

(c)

Politically incorrect animal furs

(d)

Bermuda shorts and loud shirts