Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Stars

1. Name 10 stars.

Acrux, Adhil, Ain, Alcyone, Alcor, Al Anz, Algenubi, Algorab, Algol, Alfirk, and Alhena.

2.Choose one star. Which one did you choose?

I chose the Acrux

3. What kind of star is it?

AN acrux is a crux star ( southern cross)

4.Are there any planets that orbit this star? Tell me about them.

There are no planets that rotate this star it actually orbits the milky way.

5.What galaxy is this star a part of?

This star is part of the milky way but its right on the brink of not being part of it.

6.How far is the star from Earth?

It is 98.328 parsecs

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