Class 26: EXAM 2
... 49) The Moon probably formed at the same time that the earth formed, rather like the formation of a double planet. 50) Based on our theory of how our own solar system formed, we would expect that other solar systems would be quite common. 51) Smaller worlds generally have thinner lithospheres. 52) E ...
... 49) The Moon probably formed at the same time that the earth formed, rather like the formation of a double planet. 50) Based on our theory of how our own solar system formed, we would expect that other solar systems would be quite common. 51) Smaller worlds generally have thinner lithospheres. 52) E ...
Meteors, Meteoroids, and Meteorites
... Earth. One of the most famous, the Meteor Crater in Arizona, is about 1,275 meters across and 175 meters deep. It formed nearly 50,000 years ago when an iron meteorite weighing an estimated 300,000 metric tons (公吨) struck the Earth. Most impact craters are eroded (worn away) by wind and water on Ear ...
... Earth. One of the most famous, the Meteor Crater in Arizona, is about 1,275 meters across and 175 meters deep. It formed nearly 50,000 years ago when an iron meteorite weighing an estimated 300,000 metric tons (公吨) struck the Earth. Most impact craters are eroded (worn away) by wind and water on Ear ...
Distances in Space
... Interstellar Distances • Interstellar distances are relatively very, VERY large distances. • Examples: Distance between Earth and Alpha Centauri (the next closest star) is 3.8x1013 km [or 38 000 000 000 000 km] • Units of Distance used to measure the distance from Earth to a star or galaxy are LIGH ...
... Interstellar Distances • Interstellar distances are relatively very, VERY large distances. • Examples: Distance between Earth and Alpha Centauri (the next closest star) is 3.8x1013 km [or 38 000 000 000 000 km] • Units of Distance used to measure the distance from Earth to a star or galaxy are LIGH ...
The Waltz of the Planets and Gravity
... A planet’s synodic period is measured with respect to the Earth and the Sun (for example, from one opposition to the next) ...
... A planet’s synodic period is measured with respect to the Earth and the Sun (for example, from one opposition to the next) ...
Wind Patterns - Mrs. Shaw's Science Site
... •These objects orbit the sun and have enough gravity to pull themselves into spheres, but they have other objects in the area of their orbit. •Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet. – Science is always changing COMETS •Loose collections of ice , dust, and small rocky particles whose orbits can be very ...
... •These objects orbit the sun and have enough gravity to pull themselves into spheres, but they have other objects in the area of their orbit. •Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet. – Science is always changing COMETS •Loose collections of ice , dust, and small rocky particles whose orbits can be very ...
parallax and triangulation
... How Far Away are Stars & Other Celestial Bodies? • Use Stellarium to observe the sky and discuss what observations you might be able to use to determine which objects are closest to Earth. • Do size and brightness always lead to accurate conclusions about the distances between Earth and objects out ...
... How Far Away are Stars & Other Celestial Bodies? • Use Stellarium to observe the sky and discuss what observations you might be able to use to determine which objects are closest to Earth. • Do size and brightness always lead to accurate conclusions about the distances between Earth and objects out ...
Planets - burnsburdick11
... • Mars is the only completely red planet. It is the fourth closest planet from the sun. Mars is the second smallest planet in our solar system. This planet is named after the roman god of war. Mars is the only planet in detail from earth. Mars looks red because it is very rusty. Mars’ diameter is 4, ...
... • Mars is the only completely red planet. It is the fourth closest planet from the sun. Mars is the second smallest planet in our solar system. This planet is named after the roman god of war. Mars is the only planet in detail from earth. Mars looks red because it is very rusty. Mars’ diameter is 4, ...
CRT Science Review #9 Earth Science: Solar System and
... A. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks out the view of the Sun for viewers on Earth. B. The drawing should be an appropriately scaled diagram (within reason) and accurately labeled. The moon should be located between the Earth and the Sun. C. Due to t ...
... A. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks out the view of the Sun for viewers on Earth. B. The drawing should be an appropriately scaled diagram (within reason) and accurately labeled. The moon should be located between the Earth and the Sun. C. Due to t ...
High School Lab Earth Science Standards
... b. The evidence from Earth and moon rocks indicates that the solar system was formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago. c. The evidence from geological studies of Earth and other planets suggest that the early Earth was very different from Earth today. d. The e ...
... b. The evidence from Earth and moon rocks indicates that the solar system was formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago. c. The evidence from geological studies of Earth and other planets suggest that the early Earth was very different from Earth today. d. The e ...
Atmospheres in the Solar System • The speed at which molecules
... • Maybe the atmosphere of Mars was “sandblasted” by the intense solar wind early in the history of the solar system (estimates that power in early solar wind 35X that at present) • Maybe Titan has a huge, subsurface reservoir of frozen atmosphere that replaces that which leaks into space ...
... • Maybe the atmosphere of Mars was “sandblasted” by the intense solar wind early in the history of the solar system (estimates that power in early solar wind 35X that at present) • Maybe Titan has a huge, subsurface reservoir of frozen atmosphere that replaces that which leaks into space ...
Nebular Theory worksheet 2017
... proposed that the dust clouds, pulled together by gravity will eventually form the planets that make up a solar system. It is further proposed that our solar system was once a star surrounded by a dust cloud. It is currently theorized that our solar system (and others like it) formed from a collapsi ...
... proposed that the dust clouds, pulled together by gravity will eventually form the planets that make up a solar system. It is further proposed that our solar system was once a star surrounded by a dust cloud. It is currently theorized that our solar system (and others like it) formed from a collapsi ...
Astronomical Figures
... explain his geocentric theory of the universe. He believed the planets and sun orbit around the earth. This system became known as the Ptolemaic system. ...
... explain his geocentric theory of the universe. He believed the planets and sun orbit around the earth. This system became known as the Ptolemaic system. ...
originofsolarsystem
... High-mass: the greater the mass, the greater the wobble produced in the star’s motion. Low-period: the lower the period, the shorter the period over which the wobble occurs. ...
... High-mass: the greater the mass, the greater the wobble produced in the star’s motion. Low-period: the lower the period, the shorter the period over which the wobble occurs. ...
Achievement
... Life: During this stage of its life cycle the sun burns convert hydrogen into helium and gives off radiation. ...
... Life: During this stage of its life cycle the sun burns convert hydrogen into helium and gives off radiation. ...
Mountain-Skies-2016-0718
... skies although Venus and Mercury are still very low in the evening twilight and, thus, a bit difficult to spot. The other three, from east to west, are Saturn, Mars and Jupiter and each of these is easy to spot as the sky darkens. Jupiter, which ha ...
... skies although Venus and Mercury are still very low in the evening twilight and, thus, a bit difficult to spot. The other three, from east to west, are Saturn, Mars and Jupiter and each of these is easy to spot as the sky darkens. Jupiter, which ha ...
Powerpoint Presentation (large file)
... from Earth when the Earth and the planet pass each other ...
... from Earth when the Earth and the planet pass each other ...
Mountain Skies - Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
... skies although Venus and Mercury are still very low in the evening twilight and, thus, a bit difficult to spot. The other three, from east to west, are Saturn, Mars and Jupiter and each of these is easy to spot as the sky darkens. Jupiter, which has been our “Evening Star” since about mid-March has ...
... skies although Venus and Mercury are still very low in the evening twilight and, thus, a bit difficult to spot. The other three, from east to west, are Saturn, Mars and Jupiter and each of these is easy to spot as the sky darkens. Jupiter, which has been our “Evening Star” since about mid-March has ...
Document
... ~ The moon takes 29 ½ days, one month to revolve around the Earth. ~ The moon completes one rotation in the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth so we see the same side of the moon all the time. ~ The moon reflects light from the sun. ~ Phases of the moon are the apparent changes in the s ...
... ~ The moon takes 29 ½ days, one month to revolve around the Earth. ~ The moon completes one rotation in the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth so we see the same side of the moon all the time. ~ The moon reflects light from the sun. ~ Phases of the moon are the apparent changes in the s ...
1 - BYU Physics and Astronomy
... 26. From the earth's north pole (a) the entire celestial sphere is visible at some time during the year, (b) only half the celestial sphere is visible during a year, (c) only stars within 23.5° of the celestial equator can ever be seen, (d) only stars within 66.5° of the north pole can ever be seen. ...
... 26. From the earth's north pole (a) the entire celestial sphere is visible at some time during the year, (b) only half the celestial sphere is visible during a year, (c) only stars within 23.5° of the celestial equator can ever be seen, (d) only stars within 66.5° of the north pole can ever be seen. ...
Geology 001 Exam 1 Review – Planet Earth Updated 10/12 Review
... lithosphere. Mixing water with the rock in the upper mantle causes the rock to partially melt at a lower temperature, releasing cool, viscous, gas-rich magma (flux melting). This magma is also silica rich and forms continental rock when it cools near the surface of the Earth. ...
... lithosphere. Mixing water with the rock in the upper mantle causes the rock to partially melt at a lower temperature, releasing cool, viscous, gas-rich magma (flux melting). This magma is also silica rich and forms continental rock when it cools near the surface of the Earth. ...
Space is Big…
... It is 275,000-575,000 times as luminous as the Sun. The mass of the star is unknown. The mass estimated from its orbital motion is about 100 solar masses. On the other hand, the mass estimated from its luminosity is about 25-40 solar masses. ...
... It is 275,000-575,000 times as luminous as the Sun. The mass of the star is unknown. The mass estimated from its orbital motion is about 100 solar masses. On the other hand, the mass estimated from its luminosity is about 25-40 solar masses. ...
What is the universe???
... in a row, 1 cm apart, on your balloon Label one “Earth” and the others A-D (these represent other galaxies) • Partially inflate the balloon (1-2 big breaths) and hold it…do not tie it! Use a piece of yarn to measure the distances at time 1, convert to centimeters using your ruler, and record • Rep ...
... in a row, 1 cm apart, on your balloon Label one “Earth” and the others A-D (these represent other galaxies) • Partially inflate the balloon (1-2 big breaths) and hold it…do not tie it! Use a piece of yarn to measure the distances at time 1, convert to centimeters using your ruler, and record • Rep ...
BENCHMARK 4 STUDY GUIDE
... recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts identify the role of the ...
... recognize that the Sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts identify the role of the ...
Homework 1
... 2.22 in the book, using the direction of sunlight as a point of reference. (b) If Earthlings witness a full moon, that means that they are facing directly away from the sun in the sky, which would mean a new Earth would be visible to the Mooninites. (c) This can be solved a number of ways, but if we ...
... 2.22 in the book, using the direction of sunlight as a point of reference. (b) If Earthlings witness a full moon, that means that they are facing directly away from the sun in the sky, which would mean a new Earth would be visible to the Mooninites. (c) This can be solved a number of ways, but if we ...