Chandrasekhar and the Limit of Stars
About:
This worksheet explores the life and scientific achievements of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian
American astrophysicist famous for discovering the mass limit of white dwarf stars. Students will learn about his
early life in India, his education, and his groundbreaking work that explained how stars die and become neutron
stars or black holes. The worksheet also covers his later career, his Nobel Prize, and his lasting legacy in modern
astronomy.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-8
Teacher Note:
This worksheet introduces students to a lesser known but important scientist whose work connects math, physics,
and astronomy. Use the true or false section to spark discussion about how scientific ideas can be doubted before
they are accepted.