Inquiry Plan, Year 5/6 - Owairoa Primary School
... centre of our solar system and that it has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (Pluto as a ‘dwarf planet’). They should understand that a moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet (Earth has one moon; Jupiter has four large moons and numerous smaller o ...
... centre of our solar system and that it has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (Pluto as a ‘dwarf planet’). They should understand that a moon is a celestial body that orbits a planet (Earth has one moon; Jupiter has four large moons and numerous smaller o ...
Star and Planet Formation Star and Planet - A
... 1. If the Earth rotates around the Sun, birds should actually stay behind because of the movement of the Earth on its orbit. Inadequate understanding of physics ! 2. If the Earth rotates around its axis (as required to explain day and night), things should fly off the spinning planet. Inadequate u ...
... 1. If the Earth rotates around the Sun, birds should actually stay behind because of the movement of the Earth on its orbit. Inadequate understanding of physics ! 2. If the Earth rotates around its axis (as required to explain day and night), things should fly off the spinning planet. Inadequate u ...
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... 1- The Sun is a star. Light from the sun takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the earth. 2- Planets each has it’s own special characteristics. ...
... 1- The Sun is a star. Light from the sun takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the earth. 2- Planets each has it’s own special characteristics. ...
Activity 12: Solar System
... composed of mostly rock and iron. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune make up the outer planets, which are much larger and consist mainly of hydrogen, helium and ice. Because Pluto is the farthest planet from Earth, astronomers know very little about it. Some believe it should not even be considere ...
... composed of mostly rock and iron. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune make up the outer planets, which are much larger and consist mainly of hydrogen, helium and ice. Because Pluto is the farthest planet from Earth, astronomers know very little about it. Some believe it should not even be considere ...
Kepler`s Laws, Newton`s Laws, and the Search for New Planets
... now know that everything is moving: the entire solar system is circling the galaxy, the whole galaxy is moving with respect to other galaxies, and roughly speaking, “all motion is relative”—and also for the mathematical reason that we can choose coordinates in which anything we like is fixed. Howeve ...
... now know that everything is moving: the entire solar system is circling the galaxy, the whole galaxy is moving with respect to other galaxies, and roughly speaking, “all motion is relative”—and also for the mathematical reason that we can choose coordinates in which anything we like is fixed. Howeve ...
Solar_System - UF :: Astronomy
... The orbits of the planets all lie in roughly the same plane The direction they orbit around the Sun is the same as the Sun’s rotation on its axis The direction most planets rotate on their axes is the same as that for the Sun The direction of a planet’s moon orbits is the same as that planet’s direc ...
... The orbits of the planets all lie in roughly the same plane The direction they orbit around the Sun is the same as the Sun’s rotation on its axis The direction most planets rotate on their axes is the same as that for the Sun The direction of a planet’s moon orbits is the same as that planet’s direc ...
Perspectives of the Earth, Moon and Sun
... Discussion point: Why would the rotation of the Earth look like it is going in different directions, depending on what hemisphere you are in, and how does that relate to the Coriolis effect? Think about flushing toilets or any water going down a drain. Students then order astronomical objects from l ...
... Discussion point: Why would the rotation of the Earth look like it is going in different directions, depending on what hemisphere you are in, and how does that relate to the Coriolis effect? Think about flushing toilets or any water going down a drain. Students then order astronomical objects from l ...
Planets
... There were 13 planets. The 9 we are aware of (includes Pluto) and Ceres, Vesta, Juno, and Pallas. They were found in between Mars and Jupiter. One by one, they found many more objects like the 4 “new planets”. So, they changed them from “planets” to “dwarf planets” and identified their location as t ...
... There were 13 planets. The 9 we are aware of (includes Pluto) and Ceres, Vesta, Juno, and Pallas. They were found in between Mars and Jupiter. One by one, they found many more objects like the 4 “new planets”. So, they changed them from “planets” to “dwarf planets” and identified their location as t ...
Planetary Science - Columbia Falls Junior High
... in a different number of hours for heating; 2) changes in the angle at which the light strikes the Earth ( ...
... in a different number of hours for heating; 2) changes in the angle at which the light strikes the Earth ( ...
Celestial Sphere - Otterbein University
... • One celestial object hidden by other or in the shadow of another • Solar eclipse: sun hidden by the moon • Lunar eclipse: moon in earth’s shadow (sun hidden from moon by earth) • Also: eclipses of Jupiter’s moons, etc. • Most spectacular because moon and sun appear to be the same size from earth ...
... • One celestial object hidden by other or in the shadow of another • Solar eclipse: sun hidden by the moon • Lunar eclipse: moon in earth’s shadow (sun hidden from moon by earth) • Also: eclipses of Jupiter’s moons, etc. • Most spectacular because moon and sun appear to be the same size from earth ...
The Motion of Celestial Bodies
... compute orbits, was introduced by the Greek, notably Claudius Ptolemy. He developed in the Almagest around 140 A.D. the Ptolemaic system in which the Sun, Moon and planets each move in a circle (epicycle) whose center moves on the periphery of another circle (deferent) which is in turn centered on a ...
... compute orbits, was introduced by the Greek, notably Claudius Ptolemy. He developed in the Almagest around 140 A.D. the Ptolemaic system in which the Sun, Moon and planets each move in a circle (epicycle) whose center moves on the periphery of another circle (deferent) which is in turn centered on a ...
CH 12
... the epicycles. The centers of the epicycles move around the earth on larger circles called deferents Ptolemy’s system gives a reasonable description of the motion of the planets and it was accepted for 1400 years ...
... the epicycles. The centers of the epicycles move around the earth on larger circles called deferents Ptolemy’s system gives a reasonable description of the motion of the planets and it was accepted for 1400 years ...
Studying Science
... Objects that are very far away do not appear to move at all Same for stars and planets ...
... Objects that are very far away do not appear to move at all Same for stars and planets ...
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - The Solar System The Solar System
... •Short period comets (< 200 years) (like Halley’s comet) •Short period comets may have originated in the Kuiper belt •Kuiper belt comet gets “kicked” into an eccentric orbit, bringing it into the solar system ...
... •Short period comets (< 200 years) (like Halley’s comet) •Short period comets may have originated in the Kuiper belt •Kuiper belt comet gets “kicked” into an eccentric orbit, bringing it into the solar system ...
File - Mr. Gray`s Class
... Motion of the Planets As we watch planets move across the sky, they move relative to their background “fixed” stars. – Planets normally move westward across the night sky. This is called Prograde motion. – Sometimes planets appear to begin moving “backward” or eastward across the night sky. This ...
... Motion of the Planets As we watch planets move across the sky, they move relative to their background “fixed” stars. – Planets normally move westward across the night sky. This is called Prograde motion. – Sometimes planets appear to begin moving “backward” or eastward across the night sky. This ...
THE DOCTRINE OF ORIGINAL SPIN
... a brief review of the proposed discontinuous ether model, its application to a plausible accounting for the planetary rotation directions and periods will be undertaken. The discontinuous ether model postulates an ether consisting of discrete particles, called ethertrons, that emulate the properties ...
... a brief review of the proposed discontinuous ether model, its application to a plausible accounting for the planetary rotation directions and periods will be undertaken. The discontinuous ether model postulates an ether consisting of discrete particles, called ethertrons, that emulate the properties ...
Introduction to Astronomy - Northumberland Astronomical Society
... said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. Joshua 10:12 Copernicus delayed publication of his life’s work until he was on his deathbed. The first printed editions of his book contained a preface, not authored by Copernicus, which attempte ...
... said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. Joshua 10:12 Copernicus delayed publication of his life’s work until he was on his deathbed. The first printed editions of his book contained a preface, not authored by Copernicus, which attempte ...
Lecture 3 - Empyrean Quest Publishers
... Celestial sphere--imaginary sphere on which the 'fixed stars' are located --gives angular position of objects in the sky, has arbitrary size, and earth turns underneath it. Zenith--point directly overhead on sphere. Local Coordinates—altitude and azimuth. Celestial poles--points just above N. and S. ...
... Celestial sphere--imaginary sphere on which the 'fixed stars' are located --gives angular position of objects in the sky, has arbitrary size, and earth turns underneath it. Zenith--point directly overhead on sphere. Local Coordinates—altitude and azimuth. Celestial poles--points just above N. and S. ...
Astronomy Notes - Science with Ms. Peralez
... A star is “born” when the contracting gas and dust from a nebula, or large cloud, become so dense and hot that nuclear fusion starts. After a star runs out of fuel, it becomes a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. Most stars are members of groups of two or more stars called star systems. ...
... A star is “born” when the contracting gas and dust from a nebula, or large cloud, become so dense and hot that nuclear fusion starts. After a star runs out of fuel, it becomes a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. Most stars are members of groups of two or more stars called star systems. ...
Aust Curriculum Connections 2012
... Seasonal stars and constellations. Constellations, planets and tonight’s sky. The other planets: orbits and time for a “year”. What are the planets made of? Could I land on Jupiter? How many “years” old would I be if I lived on other planets? How long would it take to travel there? Why are some bodi ...
... Seasonal stars and constellations. Constellations, planets and tonight’s sky. The other planets: orbits and time for a “year”. What are the planets made of? Could I land on Jupiter? How many “years” old would I be if I lived on other planets? How long would it take to travel there? Why are some bodi ...
Introducing Astronomy
... “Latitude” is measured as Declination, a positive (above) or negative (below) degree from the Celestial Equator ...
... “Latitude” is measured as Declination, a positive (above) or negative (below) degree from the Celestial Equator ...
Take Home #1 Complete the following on your own paper. Do not
... B. it proved that not everything revolved around the earth C. we discovered geological activity on another world D. it proved that astronomy was a useful science 11) In the 1600's Copernicus and Galileo believed that the earth and other planets orbited the sun. Why were their ideas not accepted at f ...
... B. it proved that not everything revolved around the earth C. we discovered geological activity on another world D. it proved that astronomy was a useful science 11) In the 1600's Copernicus and Galileo believed that the earth and other planets orbited the sun. Why were their ideas not accepted at f ...
Take Home #1 Complete the following on your own paper. Do not
... B. it proved that not everything revolved around the earth C. we discovered geological activity on another world D. it proved that astronomy was a useful science 11) In the 1600's Copernicus and Galileo believed that the earth and other planets orbited the sun. Why were their ideas not accepted at f ...
... B. it proved that not everything revolved around the earth C. we discovered geological activity on another world D. it proved that astronomy was a useful science 11) In the 1600's Copernicus and Galileo believed that the earth and other planets orbited the sun. Why were their ideas not accepted at f ...
Astronomical Units and Light Years #2
... the Earth and the Sun. In terms of more common units of measurement, an astronomical unit is equal to about 93 million miles (roughly 150 million km), or the distance light travels in a little over eight minutes. The symbol AU is most often used to represent the astronomical unit, though less common ...
... the Earth and the Sun. In terms of more common units of measurement, an astronomical unit is equal to about 93 million miles (roughly 150 million km), or the distance light travels in a little over eight minutes. The symbol AU is most often used to represent the astronomical unit, though less common ...
The Sky and its Motions
... • All outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) generally appear to move eastward along the Ecliptic. • The inner planets Mercury and Venus can never be seen at large angular distance from the sun and appear only as morning or evening stars. ...
... • All outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) generally appear to move eastward along the Ecliptic. • The inner planets Mercury and Venus can never be seen at large angular distance from the sun and appear only as morning or evening stars. ...
Copernican heliocentrism
Copernican heliocentrism is the name given to the astronomical model developed by Nicolaus Copernicus and published in 1543. It positioned the Sun near the center of the Universe, motionless, with Earth and the other planets rotating around it in circular paths modified by epicycles and at uniform speeds. The Copernican model departed from the Ptolemaic system that prevailed in Western culture for centuries, placing Earth at the center of the Universe, and is often regarded as the launching point to modern astronomy and the Scientific Revolution.Copernicus was aware that the ancient Greek Aristarchus had already proposed a heliocentric theory, and cited him as a proponent of it in a reference that was deleted before publication, but there is no evidence that Copernicus had knowledge of, or access to, the specific details of Aristarchus' theory. Although he had circulated an outline of his own heliocentric theory to colleagues sometime before 1514, he did not decide to publish it until he was urged to do so late in his life by his pupil Rheticus. Copernicus's challenge was to present a practical alternative to the Ptolemaic model by more elegantly and accurately determining the length of a solar year while preserving the metaphysical implications of a mathematically ordered cosmos. Thus his heliocentric model retained several of the Ptolemaic elements causing the inaccuracies, such as the planets' circular orbits, epicycles, and uniform speeds, while at the same time re-introducing such innovations as,Earth is one of several planets revolving around a stationary Sun in a determined orderEarth has three motions: daily rotation, annual revolution, and annual tilting of its axisRetrograde motion of the planets is explained by Earth's motionDistance from Earth to the Sun is small compared to the distance to the stars.↑ 1.0 1.1 ↑