Fate of the Universe

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PART 1
Big Crunch Theory Webquest

PART 2
Galaxies and the Universe:
Using these websites...
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/milky_way.html
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/the_universe/Galaxy.html
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/universe_level2/universe.html

1. The Milky Way Galaxy is approximately _______________ light years across.
Our star orbits the centre of our galaxy about once every ________________ years.

2. Sketch three types of Galaxy. Indicate which one most closely resembles our Milky Way.

3. What is the term Quasar short for?

4. How much energy do quasars typically emit?

http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/bb_theory.html
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/spongy_universe_010522-1.html
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/051212_mystery_monday.html

5. Describe and give evidence for the Big Bang.

6. How old is the Universe? Explain how astronomers determine this number.

7. Describe the possible fate of our Milky Way Galaxy.