Life in the Universe - University of Georgia
... Although we could express all sizes and distances in astronomy using one unit (e.g., meter), it is oftentimes more convenient to use different units scale of planetary systems A.U. average distance between stars parsec or light-year AU = astronomical unit = average distance between Earth ...
... Although we could express all sizes and distances in astronomy using one unit (e.g., meter), it is oftentimes more convenient to use different units scale of planetary systems A.U. average distance between stars parsec or light-year AU = astronomical unit = average distance between Earth ...
Reader`s Theater Our Closest Star
... important star to life on Earth. I am a star, the closest star. Although I may look like a small ball, I am a giant compared to Earth. I am wider than a hundred Earths. And if I were a hollow ball, it would take more than one million Earths to fill me. My gigantic size makes me the center of attract ...
... important star to life on Earth. I am a star, the closest star. Although I may look like a small ball, I am a giant compared to Earth. I am wider than a hundred Earths. And if I were a hollow ball, it would take more than one million Earths to fill me. My gigantic size makes me the center of attract ...
The Size of the Solar System
... As you can see, even when expressed in the one of the largest units (km) used to describe Earthbound distances, the sizes of and distances to the planets require numbers raised to large powers of ten. In order to fully appreciate the relative sizes and distances within the solar system, it is necess ...
... As you can see, even when expressed in the one of the largest units (km) used to describe Earthbound distances, the sizes of and distances to the planets require numbers raised to large powers of ten. In order to fully appreciate the relative sizes and distances within the solar system, it is necess ...
Space – Science 6 Outcomes - Learning Resources and
... identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather pertinent information about a planet, moon, asteroid, or comet, and display their findings using diagrams, pictures and/or descriptions from recent explorations (105-1, 205-8, 207-2) ...
... identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather pertinent information about a planet, moon, asteroid, or comet, and display their findings using diagrams, pictures and/or descriptions from recent explorations (105-1, 205-8, 207-2) ...
Chapter 11 Review
... Why are the distances between bodies in the solar system not measured in light-years? Why is it best to use a long baseline when determining distances using triangulation? Explain why parallax is not a good technique for determining distances of stars that are extremely far away (that is, greater th ...
... Why are the distances between bodies in the solar system not measured in light-years? Why is it best to use a long baseline when determining distances using triangulation? Explain why parallax is not a good technique for determining distances of stars that are extremely far away (that is, greater th ...
KS2 Primary Teacher Document The Solar System Experience 18
... The aim of this experience is to increase student’s understanding of the solar system, our planet and the International Space Station in a fun and engaging way. By using the planetarium as part of the experience, the stars and planets come alive and students will feel like they could reach out and t ...
... The aim of this experience is to increase student’s understanding of the solar system, our planet and the International Space Station in a fun and engaging way. By using the planetarium as part of the experience, the stars and planets come alive and students will feel like they could reach out and t ...
The Sun, Moon and Earth
... The Earth is 93,000,000 miles from the sun. We orbit the sun. It takes 365 and a ¼ days to orbit the sun. To be precise 365.256366 days. Every 4 years we get a leap day to make up for the forth day. Our distance from the sun makes Earth perfect for life. ...
... The Earth is 93,000,000 miles from the sun. We orbit the sun. It takes 365 and a ¼ days to orbit the sun. To be precise 365.256366 days. Every 4 years we get a leap day to make up for the forth day. Our distance from the sun makes Earth perfect for life. ...
KEPLER`S LAWS OF PLANETARY MOTION NAME: Date: Purpose
... Purpose: To understand Kepler’s Laws describing the movements of planets in the solar system. Background: In the 1500s, Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the GEOCENTRIC (earth-centered) model of the solar system that had been promoted and accepted by philosophers and astronomers such as Aristotle and P ...
... Purpose: To understand Kepler’s Laws describing the movements of planets in the solar system. Background: In the 1500s, Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the GEOCENTRIC (earth-centered) model of the solar system that had been promoted and accepted by philosophers and astronomers such as Aristotle and P ...
explaining the seasons and locating the north and south celestial
... of the sun on any day in the year have been published and have been used extensively in the past. You can also find such tables on the Internet like the one at – http://www.wsanford.com/~wsanford/exo/sundials/DEC_Sun.html According to these tables, the sun’s declination today(April 8th, 2013) is DEC ...
... of the sun on any day in the year have been published and have been used extensively in the past. You can also find such tables on the Internet like the one at – http://www.wsanford.com/~wsanford/exo/sundials/DEC_Sun.html According to these tables, the sun’s declination today(April 8th, 2013) is DEC ...
What would the sky look like from the North Pole
... c) The image to the left shows a configuration in which the Sun is never to the zenith. Are there locations on Earth at which the Sun reaches the Zenith? If so, at what latitudes are they? At which time of the year do they reach the zenith? [hint: remember the tilt angle of the spin axis of the Eart ...
... c) The image to the left shows a configuration in which the Sun is never to the zenith. Are there locations on Earth at which the Sun reaches the Zenith? If so, at what latitudes are they? At which time of the year do they reach the zenith? [hint: remember the tilt angle of the spin axis of the Eart ...
ASTR 105 Intro Astronomy: The Solar System
... c) The image to the left shows a configuration in which the Sun is never to the zenith. Are there locations on Earth at which the Sun reaches the Zenith? If so, at what latitudes are they? At which time of the year do they reach the zenith? [hint: remember the tilt angle of the spin axis of the Eart ...
... c) The image to the left shows a configuration in which the Sun is never to the zenith. Are there locations on Earth at which the Sun reaches the Zenith? If so, at what latitudes are they? At which time of the year do they reach the zenith? [hint: remember the tilt angle of the spin axis of the Eart ...
Cycles and Patterns Related to the Earth, Sun
... However, because the axis of rotation of the Earth is tipped over some 23.5 degrees relative to the plane in which it goes round the Sun, the Arctic and Antarctic regions are illuminated for 6 months at a time and are then in darkness for 6 months. Here a day lasts 1/2 a year. The actual reason for ...
... However, because the axis of rotation of the Earth is tipped over some 23.5 degrees relative to the plane in which it goes round the Sun, the Arctic and Antarctic regions are illuminated for 6 months at a time and are then in darkness for 6 months. Here a day lasts 1/2 a year. The actual reason for ...
Sizing-up the planets activity
... 2) Using the planet chart below, have students calculate scale diameters of the other eight planets and the sun. 3) Using poster paper, construct scale models of each planet and the sun. *Note: use drawing compass to draw smaller, inner planets. Use 22 cm piece of string to draw larger outer planets ...
... 2) Using the planet chart below, have students calculate scale diameters of the other eight planets and the sun. 3) Using poster paper, construct scale models of each planet and the sun. *Note: use drawing compass to draw smaller, inner planets. Use 22 cm piece of string to draw larger outer planets ...
Document
... Hemisphere is tilted towards Sun. Sun is high overhead. Sunlight is more direct. Daytime is longer. Why? ...
... Hemisphere is tilted towards Sun. Sun is high overhead. Sunlight is more direct. Daytime is longer. Why? ...
Ethan - St. Brigid
... ©At least 16 moons. ©It has two rings. ©12 earth years is one year. ©One day is 9.8 hours. ...
... ©At least 16 moons. ©It has two rings. ©12 earth years is one year. ©One day is 9.8 hours. ...
A Relative-Scaled Model of the Solar System
... 1. Get a handout for your group and cut out each individual planet and the Sun sized as a basketball. Include the name to go with each planet as you cut carefully. Note that in our model the Sun would not actually be the size of a basketball! It would only be about 2 cm in diameter! 2. Now the whole ...
... 1. Get a handout for your group and cut out each individual planet and the Sun sized as a basketball. Include the name to go with each planet as you cut carefully. Note that in our model the Sun would not actually be the size of a basketball! It would only be about 2 cm in diameter! 2. Now the whole ...
Year 8 Science Home Learning Booklet
... Regulus appeared to move across the sky from ................................................ to .................................................... 1 mark ...
... Regulus appeared to move across the sky from ................................................ to .................................................... 1 mark ...
Sky Science
... move around in a large circle at night. In the northern hemisphere where we are, the constellations seem to pivot around Polaris, with is also called the North Star. This is because the north axis of the Earth points almost directly at Polaris. The picture below shows how this happens. In one 24 hou ...
... move around in a large circle at night. In the northern hemisphere where we are, the constellations seem to pivot around Polaris, with is also called the North Star. This is because the north axis of the Earth points almost directly at Polaris. The picture below shows how this happens. In one 24 hou ...
Chapter 2 Measuring the Earth
... What is meant by the contour “interval” on a topographic map? a. time between two lines b. space between two lines c. vertical height between two lines d. miles between two lines The contour lines on a section of map being interpreted appear much closer together than elsewhere on the same map. The c ...
... What is meant by the contour “interval” on a topographic map? a. time between two lines b. space between two lines c. vertical height between two lines d. miles between two lines The contour lines on a section of map being interpreted appear much closer together than elsewhere on the same map. The c ...
Unit XII Study Guide
... ____ 23. Galaxies are classified into four groups based on their a. shapes. c. number of stars. b. sizes. d. brightness. ____ 24. When the absorption lines of a galaxy shift toward the blue end of the spectrum, it means that the galaxy is a. Moving away from Earth. c. moving closer to Earth. b. smal ...
... ____ 23. Galaxies are classified into four groups based on their a. shapes. c. number of stars. b. sizes. d. brightness. ____ 24. When the absorption lines of a galaxy shift toward the blue end of the spectrum, it means that the galaxy is a. Moving away from Earth. c. moving closer to Earth. b. smal ...
AIM: HOW DO STARS FORM?
... Because of its elliptical orbit, is • Perihelion – the point the earth the in a planet’s orbit same distance when it’s closest to from the sun at the sun. (January) all times of the year? • Aphelion - earth farthest from the sun (July) ...
... Because of its elliptical orbit, is • Perihelion – the point the earth the in a planet’s orbit same distance when it’s closest to from the sun at the sun. (January) all times of the year? • Aphelion - earth farthest from the sun (July) ...
The Sun is a Star
... Sun. It can damage your eyes. • You can view the Sun by making a small hole in a piece of paper. Then, hold the paper with the hole about a meter from a black piece of paper. You will see an image of the Sun. ...
... Sun. It can damage your eyes. • You can view the Sun by making a small hole in a piece of paper. Then, hold the paper with the hole about a meter from a black piece of paper. You will see an image of the Sun. ...