Lecture6
... wandering object (sun, moon, + 5 planets), in addition to the “fixed stars”. Problem: couldn’t explain retrograde motion. Solution (Ptolemy): small circles upon large (offset) circles. ...
... wandering object (sun, moon, + 5 planets), in addition to the “fixed stars”. Problem: couldn’t explain retrograde motion. Solution (Ptolemy): small circles upon large (offset) circles. ...
4th Grade Earth Science Unit Guide:
... When the axis is tilted toward the sun it is summer. When the axis is tilted away from the sun it is winter. ...
... When the axis is tilted toward the sun it is summer. When the axis is tilted away from the sun it is winter. ...
PPT
... What is the name given to the celestial object below? Do you think its’ orbit around the sun is more or Less elliptical as compared to Earth? ...
... What is the name given to the celestial object below? Do you think its’ orbit around the sun is more or Less elliptical as compared to Earth? ...
3.2dl Apparent motion of stars
... stars track across the sky. As the axis passes close to Polaris, the Pole Star, this appears to stay in one place and the other stars move around the Pole Star. During the night, a constellation like Leo will rise in the east and move steadily towards the west. Eventually, as it is not circumpolar, ...
... stars track across the sky. As the axis passes close to Polaris, the Pole Star, this appears to stay in one place and the other stars move around the Pole Star. During the night, a constellation like Leo will rise in the east and move steadily towards the west. Eventually, as it is not circumpolar, ...
Space – Astronomy Review
... The Universe is everything that exists, including all matter and energy everywhere. The study of what is beyond Earth is called Astronomy. Groups of stars that form shapes or patterns are called constellations. The Solar System consists of our Sun and all the objects that travel around it. Objects t ...
... The Universe is everything that exists, including all matter and energy everywhere. The study of what is beyond Earth is called Astronomy. Groups of stars that form shapes or patterns are called constellations. The Solar System consists of our Sun and all the objects that travel around it. Objects t ...
Astronomy = Timekeeping
... • Any reasonable/logical connections– Signs and planets on far side of Earth have effect but only after birth – not conception. • Tides of the Doctor larger than moon ...
... • Any reasonable/logical connections– Signs and planets on far side of Earth have effect but only after birth – not conception. • Tides of the Doctor larger than moon ...
Lecture5
... newton’s law of gravity stood for 200 years. Einstein showed that newton’s law only works in certain situations (like those we encounter on earth). ...
... newton’s law of gravity stood for 200 years. Einstein showed that newton’s law only works in certain situations (like those we encounter on earth). ...
Branches of Astronomy
... Meteor - A streak of light in the sky from rock or dust burning up as it falls through the earth’s atmosphere. Meteorite - An chunk of rock from space after it hits a planet or moon, especially on the earth. Meteoroid - An chunk of rock from space that is smaller than an asteroid. New moon - The pha ...
... Meteor - A streak of light in the sky from rock or dust burning up as it falls through the earth’s atmosphere. Meteorite - An chunk of rock from space after it hits a planet or moon, especially on the earth. Meteoroid - An chunk of rock from space that is smaller than an asteroid. New moon - The pha ...
Canis Major
... Major and Canis Minor, hunting various celestial animals, including Lepus, the hare, and Taurus, the bull. Orion was in love with Merope, one of the Seven Sisters who form the Pleiades, but Merope would have nothing to do with him. Orion's tragic life ended when he stepped on Scorpius, the scorpion. ...
... Major and Canis Minor, hunting various celestial animals, including Lepus, the hare, and Taurus, the bull. Orion was in love with Merope, one of the Seven Sisters who form the Pleiades, but Merope would have nothing to do with him. Orion's tragic life ended when he stepped on Scorpius, the scorpion. ...
Solar System Review - answer key
... 5. Describe the shape of the orbit of the planets in our Solar System. The planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical, but nearly circular, pattern. 6. Why are dwarf planets and plutoids not considered planets? Planets must orbit around the sun, have enough gravity to pull themselves into a spher ...
... 5. Describe the shape of the orbit of the planets in our Solar System. The planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical, but nearly circular, pattern. 6. Why are dwarf planets and plutoids not considered planets? Planets must orbit around the sun, have enough gravity to pull themselves into a spher ...
Astronomy powerpoint
... Planets that are far away from the sun are called: • Outer Planets • Also called Jovian Planets because they are like Jupiter. • The are large, gaseous, less dense, and have many moons. • Jovian planets include: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. ...
... Planets that are far away from the sun are called: • Outer Planets • Also called Jovian Planets because they are like Jupiter. • The are large, gaseous, less dense, and have many moons. • Jovian planets include: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. ...
Consulting the Planetary Expert: You
... The Sun moves from east to west across the sky. The Sun moves through the Zodiac constellations once per year. The Moon moves from east to west across the sky but the moon rises a bit earlier each day. The stars all revolve around Polaris (the North Star), one complete revolution every 24 hours alth ...
... The Sun moves from east to west across the sky. The Sun moves through the Zodiac constellations once per year. The Moon moves from east to west across the sky but the moon rises a bit earlier each day. The stars all revolve around Polaris (the North Star), one complete revolution every 24 hours alth ...
Astronomy - Needham.K12.ma.us
... Tides are caused by gravity pulling on the Earth’s bodies of water and upon the Earth itself. There are 2 gravitational bodies that affect the tides: the sun and the moon. The moon is much closer to the Earth than the sun is, so it has a much greater influence upon the tides. Notice that wh ...
... Tides are caused by gravity pulling on the Earth’s bodies of water and upon the Earth itself. There are 2 gravitational bodies that affect the tides: the sun and the moon. The moon is much closer to the Earth than the sun is, so it has a much greater influence upon the tides. Notice that wh ...
The Earth in Orbit - School
... If you lived in a country on the equator describe the apparent motion of the Sun every day. Because the Earth's axis of rotation is tilted we must use a different diagram. ...
... If you lived in a country on the equator describe the apparent motion of the Sun every day. Because the Earth's axis of rotation is tilted we must use a different diagram. ...
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... more light and heat it gets. The sun always appears to rise in the East, but really stays in the same place. The sun is the source of light that lights the moon. Changes in the length and direction of an object’s shadow show the changing position of the Sun during the day although the patterns of th ...
... more light and heat it gets. The sun always appears to rise in the East, but really stays in the same place. The sun is the source of light that lights the moon. Changes in the length and direction of an object’s shadow show the changing position of the Sun during the day although the patterns of th ...
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... solar system, the Sun is responsible for Earth's climate, weather, and life. In this lesson, students use observations, activities, and videos to learn basic facts about the Sun. Students also model the mechanics of day and night and use solar energy to make a tasty ...
... solar system, the Sun is responsible for Earth's climate, weather, and life. In this lesson, students use observations, activities, and videos to learn basic facts about the Sun. Students also model the mechanics of day and night and use solar energy to make a tasty ...
Spring 2013 Final Exam Study Guide
... 42. Which layer of the sun is considered the surface? 43. Which layer of the sun gives it its color? 44. In which layer of the sun does it produce its energy? 45. What is the process called that produces the Sun’s energy? 46. What gas is used to make the energy in the Sun? 47. What gas is produced w ...
... 42. Which layer of the sun is considered the surface? 43. Which layer of the sun gives it its color? 44. In which layer of the sun does it produce its energy? 45. What is the process called that produces the Sun’s energy? 46. What gas is used to make the energy in the Sun? 47. What gas is produced w ...
Constellations
... C. It is located near the constellation Orion D. It is made up of stars from the constellation Orion ...
... C. It is located near the constellation Orion D. It is made up of stars from the constellation Orion ...
Sky Watching Talk
... sky) Correspond to Horoscope “Signs” –Astrology used to make predictions (not science!) Useful ...
... sky) Correspond to Horoscope “Signs” –Astrology used to make predictions (not science!) Useful ...
Chapter 14 - Heritage Christian School
... A solar eclipse taken from Kruger National Park in Zambia. ...
... A solar eclipse taken from Kruger National Park in Zambia. ...
(1) Why is the Pleiades star cluster visible all night around
... another the Earth, and others the five other planets. Be sure to have all students take a turn at representing the Earth. That student will do more than just stand in place, but will rotate as well, to determine planet visibility at dusk, in middle of night, and at dawn. These two charts of the orbi ...
... another the Earth, and others the five other planets. Be sure to have all students take a turn at representing the Earth. That student will do more than just stand in place, but will rotate as well, to determine planet visibility at dusk, in middle of night, and at dawn. These two charts of the orbi ...
Astronomy Unit Test Review Sheet
... 11. List the following types of stars from oldest to youngest: giant, supergiant, white dwarf, main sequence. Explain the temperature ranges and luminosity ranges for each (2-2). ...
... 11. List the following types of stars from oldest to youngest: giant, supergiant, white dwarf, main sequence. Explain the temperature ranges and luminosity ranges for each (2-2). ...