Astronomy Fall 2013 Final Exam History of Astronomy Know: speed
... sequence, were considered to be _intrinsic variable_____. 7.What is one of the differences between Cepheids and RR Lyrae variables? Cepheids have a stronger period luminosity correlation and they have much longer pulsation periods (up to 100 days). 8.The region on the H-R diagram where pulsating var ...
... sequence, were considered to be _intrinsic variable_____. 7.What is one of the differences between Cepheids and RR Lyrae variables? Cepheids have a stronger period luminosity correlation and they have much longer pulsation periods (up to 100 days). 8.The region on the H-R diagram where pulsating var ...
Comets
... Asteroid Belt • Most asteroids revolve around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. • An asteroid is a rocky object that orbits the sun. Asteroids are too small to be planets. • Most asteroids are in orbit between Mars and Jupiter. This region of the solar system is called the asteroid be ...
... Asteroid Belt • Most asteroids revolve around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. • An asteroid is a rocky object that orbits the sun. Asteroids are too small to be planets. • Most asteroids are in orbit between Mars and Jupiter. This region of the solar system is called the asteroid be ...
Sparta High School
... spend the time and money? How do we know so much about distant space if we can’t travel there? How big is “big” and how long is a “long time”? Where are we located in the solar system, galaxy and universe? How do modern astronomers study the universe? ...
... spend the time and money? How do we know so much about distant space if we can’t travel there? How big is “big” and how long is a “long time”? Where are we located in the solar system, galaxy and universe? How do modern astronomers study the universe? ...
The dying sun/ creation of elements
... NASA, NOAO, ESA, Hubble Helix Nebula Team, M. Meixner (STScI), and T.A. Rector (NRAO). ...
... NASA, NOAO, ESA, Hubble Helix Nebula Team, M. Meixner (STScI), and T.A. Rector (NRAO). ...
Unit 1
... • a. in a circle with the Sun at the center • b. in an elliptical orbit, with the Sun at the center of the ellipse • c. in an elliptical orbit, with the Earth at the center of the ellipse • d. in an elliptical orbit, with the Sun at one focus ...
... • a. in a circle with the Sun at the center • b. in an elliptical orbit, with the Sun at the center of the ellipse • c. in an elliptical orbit, with the Earth at the center of the ellipse • d. in an elliptical orbit, with the Sun at one focus ...
The Sun - TeacherWeb
... our skin. A skin cancer, called melanoma, is caused by overexposure to the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Years of exposure and severe sunburns can damage skin cells. It is important to wear sunscreen and clothing that covers your skin when you are out in the Sun, especially for long periods of tim ...
... our skin. A skin cancer, called melanoma, is caused by overexposure to the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Years of exposure and severe sunburns can damage skin cells. It is important to wear sunscreen and clothing that covers your skin when you are out in the Sun, especially for long periods of tim ...
Our Family on the Sky - Northern Stars Planetarium
... approximately the same speed around the sun (in their respective orbits!). Which planet goes around the sun first? Once Mercury makes one revolution, have them all stop and examine how much of their own orbits they have covered compared to Mercury’s complete orbit. (In actuality the distance is not ...
... approximately the same speed around the sun (in their respective orbits!). Which planet goes around the sun first? Once Mercury makes one revolution, have them all stop and examine how much of their own orbits they have covered compared to Mercury’s complete orbit. (In actuality the distance is not ...
Underline your strong TEKS and circle your weak TEKS
... that sent all existing matter flying outward from a single point. Which of the following observations is used as evidence to support this theory? A. Light we see from distant galaxies was emitted long ago. B. Gravity holds a galaxy in the same general area. C. All galaxies appear to be moving away f ...
... that sent all existing matter flying outward from a single point. Which of the following observations is used as evidence to support this theory? A. Light we see from distant galaxies was emitted long ago. B. Gravity holds a galaxy in the same general area. C. All galaxies appear to be moving away f ...
The `Zij Muhammad Shahi` is a set of astronomical tables
... For this reason, having sent to that country several skilful persons along with Padre Manuel,18 and having procured the new tables which had been constructed there thirty years before and published under the name Lir, 19 as well as the Europe tables anterior to those; on examining and comparing the ...
... For this reason, having sent to that country several skilful persons along with Padre Manuel,18 and having procured the new tables which had been constructed there thirty years before and published under the name Lir, 19 as well as the Europe tables anterior to those; on examining and comparing the ...
Explore the Planets
... the Sun in our Solar System. It is the planet we evolved on and the only planet in our Solar System that is known to support life. From a distance, our planet looks like a beautiful big blue marble. There are a number of things that make our planet unique in the solar system, not the least of which ...
... the Sun in our Solar System. It is the planet we evolved on and the only planet in our Solar System that is known to support life. From a distance, our planet looks like a beautiful big blue marble. There are a number of things that make our planet unique in the solar system, not the least of which ...
What is the Solar Wind
... What is the Solar Wind?! Hello, sensei. Today I have a question about the wind blowing from the Sun. Can it be seen from a space station? The solar wind blowing near the earth contains only about 10 particles per a sugar cube in volume. It is a very thin gas, almost a vacuum, not emitting light str ...
... What is the Solar Wind?! Hello, sensei. Today I have a question about the wind blowing from the Sun. Can it be seen from a space station? The solar wind blowing near the earth contains only about 10 particles per a sugar cube in volume. It is a very thin gas, almost a vacuum, not emitting light str ...
What is the Solar Wind?!
... What is the Solar Wind?! Hello, sensei. Today I have a question about the wind blowing from the Sun. Can it be seen from a space station? The solar wind blowing near the earth contains only about 10 particles per a sugar cube in volume. It is a very thin gas, almost a vacuum, not emitting light str ...
... What is the Solar Wind?! Hello, sensei. Today I have a question about the wind blowing from the Sun. Can it be seen from a space station? The solar wind blowing near the earth contains only about 10 particles per a sugar cube in volume. It is a very thin gas, almost a vacuum, not emitting light str ...
Solar System Teacher Tips
... growing plants, harvesting, and motherly love. Pluto – Classified as a planet from 1930-2006. Located in the Kuiper Belt, Pluto has three known moons: Charon, Nix, and Hydra. Pluto’s orbit is very elliptical, bringing it closer to the sun than Neptune during part of its orbit. Haumea – (formerly kno ...
... growing plants, harvesting, and motherly love. Pluto – Classified as a planet from 1930-2006. Located in the Kuiper Belt, Pluto has three known moons: Charon, Nix, and Hydra. Pluto’s orbit is very elliptical, bringing it closer to the sun than Neptune during part of its orbit. Haumea – (formerly kno ...
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... • The composition of the giant planets, especially Jupiter, is close to that of the Sun. • The internal structures of these planets is completely different from that of the Earth. In particular, there is no hard surface. • These planets are relatively far from the Sun (more than 5 times the Earth-Su ...
... • The composition of the giant planets, especially Jupiter, is close to that of the Sun. • The internal structures of these planets is completely different from that of the Earth. In particular, there is no hard surface. • These planets are relatively far from the Sun (more than 5 times the Earth-Su ...
Astronomy
... People once believed that Earth stood still while the sun, moon, stars, and planets revolved around Earth each day. This seems reasonable, since we do not feel Earth moving, and the sun does appear to move across the sky during the day while the moon and stars appear to move at night. However, today ...
... People once believed that Earth stood still while the sun, moon, stars, and planets revolved around Earth each day. This seems reasonable, since we do not feel Earth moving, and the sun does appear to move across the sky during the day while the moon and stars appear to move at night. However, today ...
The Origin of the Solar System
... Current detection methods are not sensitive enough to detect Earth-like planets around other stars, but orbiting telescopes of new generation should be able to find them in the next 10-15 years ...
... Current detection methods are not sensitive enough to detect Earth-like planets around other stars, but orbiting telescopes of new generation should be able to find them in the next 10-15 years ...
Introduction: Gravity
... -Many students (through high school) believe that it is air that exerts a force that keeps us from falling of the Earth -Students and adults often believe that gravity increases as your height above the Earth’s surface -Explanations about the day and night cycle, season cycle, and moon cycle can be ...
... -Many students (through high school) believe that it is air that exerts a force that keeps us from falling of the Earth -Students and adults often believe that gravity increases as your height above the Earth’s surface -Explanations about the day and night cycle, season cycle, and moon cycle can be ...
Inner Outer Planets Quiz
... and an incoming piece of solar system debris. The incoming debris could be an asteroid, a comet, or a meteoroid. Most meteors are caused by very small meteoroids entering the atmosphere. 4. The inner planets are also known as the terrestrial planets because they are solid, rocky planets. The gas gia ...
... and an incoming piece of solar system debris. The incoming debris could be an asteroid, a comet, or a meteoroid. Most meteors are caused by very small meteoroids entering the atmosphere. 4. The inner planets are also known as the terrestrial planets because they are solid, rocky planets. The gas gia ...
Solar Lab
... In many cultures the Sun was worshipped as a god. Sun temples built to honor these gods still exist throughout the world. Unfortunately some of the rulers believed themselves to be either descendants of gods or gods themselves. But for thousands of years in our collective history the Sun was conside ...
... In many cultures the Sun was worshipped as a god. Sun temples built to honor these gods still exist throughout the world. Unfortunately some of the rulers believed themselves to be either descendants of gods or gods themselves. But for thousands of years in our collective history the Sun was conside ...
Introduction: - TrevorMander.com
... The hottest time of the day is mid afternoon even though the sun is giving the most direct light at mid-day because it takes a while for the atmosphere to heat up. ...
... The hottest time of the day is mid afternoon even though the sun is giving the most direct light at mid-day because it takes a while for the atmosphere to heat up. ...
Stellar Evolution
... force is higher than was the case for H-fusion. This means that helium fusion requires a higher temperature than hydrogen fusion -- 100 million K (2) He4 + He4 = Be8. This reaction doesn’t release energy, it requires input energy. This particular Be isotope is very unstable. ...
... force is higher than was the case for H-fusion. This means that helium fusion requires a higher temperature than hydrogen fusion -- 100 million K (2) He4 + He4 = Be8. This reaction doesn’t release energy, it requires input energy. This particular Be isotope is very unstable. ...
Professor Jonathan Fortney TA Kate Dallas Thursday, February 11
... A) the distance from the Sun where temperatures were low enough for metals to condense, between the Sun and the present-day orbit of Mercury B) the distance from the Sun where temperatures were low enough for hydrogen compounds to condense into ices, between the present-day orbits of Mars and Jupite ...
... A) the distance from the Sun where temperatures were low enough for metals to condense, between the Sun and the present-day orbit of Mercury B) the distance from the Sun where temperatures were low enough for hydrogen compounds to condense into ices, between the present-day orbits of Mars and Jupite ...
8L Earth and Space SoW
... Describe the Earth’s magnetic field and explain why a magnetic compass needle points north Describe the shape of the magnetic field between two bar magnets in different arrangements Recall the factors that affect the strength of gravity Stat the meaning of gravitational field strength Explain why th ...
... Describe the Earth’s magnetic field and explain why a magnetic compass needle points north Describe the shape of the magnetic field between two bar magnets in different arrangements Recall the factors that affect the strength of gravity Stat the meaning of gravitational field strength Explain why th ...