4.1 - Solar System Flashcards

1

An explosive eruption of waves and particles from the Sun, similar to volcanos on Earth

2

The layers of the Earth which regular the temperature of the planet

3

a large group of stars - We are in the Milky Way

4

Invented by Galileo to aid in the viewing of distant objects like the planets and stars

5

A natural object that revolves around a planet. We can see it because it reflects Sun's light.

6

The surface of the Sun that we see from Earth

7

A layer of gas which makes life possible on Earth and filters out harmful rays of the Sun.

8

the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere

9

a scientist that studies objects in space

4.1 - Solar System