Astronomy Miscellaneous Items Test
... Answer the following questions. Answer in complete sentences, but answer succinctly. Remember: You must pass with 80% to receive credit for this section. This test is worth 3 points 1. What calendar do we use now, on a day-to-day basis? 2. The keeping of time accurately is very important to astronom ...
... Answer the following questions. Answer in complete sentences, but answer succinctly. Remember: You must pass with 80% to receive credit for this section. This test is worth 3 points 1. What calendar do we use now, on a day-to-day basis? 2. The keeping of time accurately is very important to astronom ...
BABYLON and SUMERIA 3000BC
... civilization. The Babylonians seem not to have understood the theoretical basis of these formulas, only how to use them. The Sumerians had even more exact knowledge of the solar system and its place in the universe than their Babylonian heirs, whom they predate. Their calendar, devised as early as 3 ...
... civilization. The Babylonians seem not to have understood the theoretical basis of these formulas, only how to use them. The Sumerians had even more exact knowledge of the solar system and its place in the universe than their Babylonian heirs, whom they predate. Their calendar, devised as early as 3 ...
2b Astronomer space units
... the mysteries of the universe. Sun dials help tell time each day ...
... the mysteries of the universe. Sun dials help tell time each day ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Welcome to Modern Astronomy Fall 2003
... Welcome to Modern Astronomy Fall 2007 • Initial pleasantries, who I am, who you are • This should be the most interesting course you take in college • National Solar Observatory ...
... Welcome to Modern Astronomy Fall 2007 • Initial pleasantries, who I am, who you are • This should be the most interesting course you take in college • National Solar Observatory ...
introduction to astronomy phys 271
... Distance to the Moon • About 240,000 miles (similar to the Diameter of Saturn’s Rings) ...
... Distance to the Moon • About 240,000 miles (similar to the Diameter of Saturn’s Rings) ...
Constellations
... interpretation of stars and planets based on the premise that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world. ...
... interpretation of stars and planets based on the premise that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world. ...
Astronomy Powerpoint
... • When most of the hydrogen is used up, becomes a red giant • Depending on size, becomes a white dwarf or a supernova ...
... • When most of the hydrogen is used up, becomes a red giant • Depending on size, becomes a white dwarf or a supernova ...
Early history of astronomy
... •"Barely moves with time of day or season • Its altitude = your geographic latitude • A double star • A cepheid variable star""" •"How"to"Find"it:"" From the Dipper, follow the two stars at the end of its bowl toward Cassiopeia. There, about five times the separation of these two stars, you'll find ...
... •"Barely moves with time of day or season • Its altitude = your geographic latitude • A double star • A cepheid variable star""" •"How"to"Find"it:"" From the Dipper, follow the two stars at the end of its bowl toward Cassiopeia. There, about five times the separation of these two stars, you'll find ...
Study Guide for Earth/ Space Science Test 1. Rotation – The Earth
... from the sun and the direct angle of sunlight hitting the area. Also caused by revolution. 6. Lunar – Moon – natural satellite – moon cycle is about 28 days long. Moon means month. Be able to identify phases of moon 7. Solar – sun – only average size star in our solar system that gives us light and ...
... from the sun and the direct angle of sunlight hitting the area. Also caused by revolution. 6. Lunar – Moon – natural satellite – moon cycle is about 28 days long. Moon means month. Be able to identify phases of moon 7. Solar – sun – only average size star in our solar system that gives us light and ...
Early Astronomy
... • 1 extra day in every 4 years (leap year) is too much! • Leap year at the close of the century omitted, unless year a multiple of 400! i.e : 1600, 2000 leap years 1700, 1800, 1900 not leap years ...
... • 1 extra day in every 4 years (leap year) is too much! • Leap year at the close of the century omitted, unless year a multiple of 400! i.e : 1600, 2000 leap years 1700, 1800, 1900 not leap years ...
Cool Dudes of Astronomy!
... • Believed the sun was at the center of the universe • Heliocentric Sun • His work was published in1543 – while he was on his deathbed! ...
... • Believed the sun was at the center of the universe • Heliocentric Sun • His work was published in1543 – while he was on his deathbed! ...
Galileo and Newton
... The Ptolemaic (a) and Copernican (b) systems both assumed that all orbits are circular. The fundamental difference is that Copernicus placed the Sun at the center. ...
... The Ptolemaic (a) and Copernican (b) systems both assumed that all orbits are circular. The fundamental difference is that Copernicus placed the Sun at the center. ...
proposed another geocentric _ _ _ _ _.
... theory, Sun, centre, orbit, position, motion, distant, planets, elliptical, speed , lunar, longer Copernicus (1473-1543) proposed that the sun is stationary near the _ _ _ _ _ _ of the universe. His _ _ _ _ _ _ proposed that the Earth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on its _ _ _ _ once daily and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ around ...
... theory, Sun, centre, orbit, position, motion, distant, planets, elliptical, speed , lunar, longer Copernicus (1473-1543) proposed that the sun is stationary near the _ _ _ _ _ _ of the universe. His _ _ _ _ _ _ proposed that the Earth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on its _ _ _ _ once daily and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ around ...
Earth, Space and all that jazz… A long time ago, in the second
... Who came up with a theory called the geocentric model, Which made the Earth the focal point and centre of it all. Centuries went past before some began to doubt. ‘We simply disagree!’ some of the scientists would shout! It was Galileo and Copernicus who, With the help of the new telescope began to s ...
... Who came up with a theory called the geocentric model, Which made the Earth the focal point and centre of it all. Centuries went past before some began to doubt. ‘We simply disagree!’ some of the scientists would shout! It was Galileo and Copernicus who, With the help of the new telescope began to s ...
Constellations and Planets in the Night Sky
... If you observed the planet Mars every night for a while, at first it would appear to move from west to east among the stars. Then it would reverse direction for a while and travel from east to west. Finally, it would once again move in a eastward direction. This is why the Greeks called planets wan ...
... If you observed the planet Mars every night for a while, at first it would appear to move from west to east among the stars. Then it would reverse direction for a while and travel from east to west. Finally, it would once again move in a eastward direction. This is why the Greeks called planets wan ...
astronomy review - Earth Science R: 1(A,C)
... Planets have a greater gravitational attraction to the sun when they are __________________ to the sun Planets move faster in their orbits when they are ________________ to the sun ...
... Planets have a greater gravitational attraction to the sun when they are __________________ to the sun Planets move faster in their orbits when they are ________________ to the sun ...
Earth ,Moon,and Sun - Laconia School District
... Earth travels on its orbit or its path that leads it around the sun. Earth’s orbit is not quite a circle; it’s more of an oval shape. The ancient Egyptians astronomers counted the number of days between each first appearance of the star Sirius. In this way, they found that there are about 365 days i ...
... Earth travels on its orbit or its path that leads it around the sun. Earth’s orbit is not quite a circle; it’s more of an oval shape. The ancient Egyptians astronomers counted the number of days between each first appearance of the star Sirius. In this way, they found that there are about 365 days i ...
