Download Space Exploration Unit Outline

Space Exploration Unit Outline
Our next unit of study will focus on space exploration and the technology
involved in the study of space environments.
Key Questions:
 How have humans attained a presence in space?
 What technologies have been developed, based on what scientific ideas?
 How has the development of space technologies contributed to the
exploration, use and understanding of space?
 What are the benefits to Earth from space technologies and exploration?
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Satellites
Frame of reference
Geocentric
Heliocentric
Celestial bodies
Constellations
Planets
Telescope
Objective lens
Ocular lens
Eye piece
Resolving power
Refracting
Reflecting
Ellipse
Adaptive optics
Triangulation
Astronomical unit (AU)
Light-year
Rocket
Staged rocket
Inner planets
Outer planets
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Orbits
Alt-az coordinates
Astrolabe
Compass
Universal gravitation
Spectrum
Spectral lines
Spectroscope
Spectroscopy
Diffraction grating
Spectral analysis
Doppler effect
Red-shifted
Electromagnetic radiation
Radio astronomy
Radio telescopes
Radio objects
Interferometry
VLBI
Artificial satellite
Low Earth orbit
Geosynchronous orbit
GPS
microgravity