Review Powerpoint - Physics and Astronomy
... to celestial equator. • Northernmost point (above celestial equator) is summer solstice; southernmost is winter solstice; points where path crosses celestial equator are vernal and autumnal ...
... to celestial equator. • Northernmost point (above celestial equator) is summer solstice; southernmost is winter solstice; points where path crosses celestial equator are vernal and autumnal ...
Astrophysics 2012_2013 Grade 10 – Our Solar System
... Astronomer Jérôme Lalande proposed that it be named Herschel in honour of its discoverer.[34] Swedish astronomer Erik Prosperin proposed the name Neptune, which was supported by other astronomers who liked the idea to commemorate the victories of the British Royal Naval fleet in the course of the Am ...
... Astronomer Jérôme Lalande proposed that it be named Herschel in honour of its discoverer.[34] Swedish astronomer Erik Prosperin proposed the name Neptune, which was supported by other astronomers who liked the idea to commemorate the victories of the British Royal Naval fleet in the course of the Am ...
What is Pluto?
... What is Pluto? • Strange object; located far out from the Sun with gas giants but small size and very elliptical and highly inclined orbit • Pluto is a mixture of ices and rocks • composition similar to satellites of giant planets • Could be captured Kuiper Belt Object (e.g. comet)? ...
... What is Pluto? • Strange object; located far out from the Sun with gas giants but small size and very elliptical and highly inclined orbit • Pluto is a mixture of ices and rocks • composition similar to satellites of giant planets • Could be captured Kuiper Belt Object (e.g. comet)? ...
Unit: Earth`s History Time Frame: 12 days Name: Genia Cegla
... Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its ...
... Earth and its solar system are part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxies in the universe. ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its ...
Minor Members of the Solar System
... Relatively small, approximately one-fifth the mass of the Earth and one-third its volume Highly eccentric and highly inclined orbit Charon is classified as its moon Has two known smaller moons, Nix and Hydra ...
... Relatively small, approximately one-fifth the mass of the Earth and one-third its volume Highly eccentric and highly inclined orbit Charon is classified as its moon Has two known smaller moons, Nix and Hydra ...
EGSL Lesson Rotation and Revolution
... modeled. The Sun appears to move across the sky in the same way every day, but the Sun’s apparent path changes slowly over seasons. Data collected can be used to identify patterns, recognize relationships and draw conclusions about the Earth and Sun system. DOK 3 4. Procedures 1. Review with the stu ...
... modeled. The Sun appears to move across the sky in the same way every day, but the Sun’s apparent path changes slowly over seasons. Data collected can be used to identify patterns, recognize relationships and draw conclusions about the Earth and Sun system. DOK 3 4. Procedures 1. Review with the stu ...
ch 2 the sky
... Precession causes Earth’s axis to sweep around a cone with a period of 26,000 years, and that changes the location of the seasons around Earth’s orbit Northern winters now occur when Earth is 1.7% closer to the sun, but in 13,000 northern winters will occur on the other side of Earth’s orbit where ...
... Precession causes Earth’s axis to sweep around a cone with a period of 26,000 years, and that changes the location of the seasons around Earth’s orbit Northern winters now occur when Earth is 1.7% closer to the sun, but in 13,000 northern winters will occur on the other side of Earth’s orbit where ...
In the Realm of the Ice Giants
... – for 5 debris disks imaged around Sun-like stars: AU Mic (M1) ε Eri (K2) τ Ceti (G8) HD 107146 (G2) η Corvi (F2) ...
... – for 5 debris disks imaged around Sun-like stars: AU Mic (M1) ε Eri (K2) τ Ceti (G8) HD 107146 (G2) η Corvi (F2) ...
The Solar System
... cycle. In another 5 billion years, it will expand to become a red giant. Structure of the Solar System The Sun is at the center of our solar system. The Sun is classified as a star because it generates energy through nuclear fusion reactions, thus giving off its own light. [All other objects withi ...
... cycle. In another 5 billion years, it will expand to become a red giant. Structure of the Solar System The Sun is at the center of our solar system. The Sun is classified as a star because it generates energy through nuclear fusion reactions, thus giving off its own light. [All other objects withi ...
solution
... He used geometry and proportions to estimate the relative distances between the Sun, Earth and Moon. Once he had these, he used the eclipses to state that the Sun and Moon had the same angular size, so their relative sizes could be estimated in proportion to their relative distances. Although Arista ...
... He used geometry and proportions to estimate the relative distances between the Sun, Earth and Moon. Once he had these, he used the eclipses to state that the Sun and Moon had the same angular size, so their relative sizes could be estimated in proportion to their relative distances. Although Arista ...
Elliptically Speaking - Center for Space Research
... Background Information: In early times, astronomers assumed that the orbits in which the planets moved were circular; yet the numerous catalogs of measurements compiled especially during the 16th century did not fit this theory. At the beginning of the 17th century, Johannes Kepler stated three laws ...
... Background Information: In early times, astronomers assumed that the orbits in which the planets moved were circular; yet the numerous catalogs of measurements compiled especially during the 16th century did not fit this theory. At the beginning of the 17th century, Johannes Kepler stated three laws ...
The Outer Planets
... Has impact craters that are 4 billion years old, and its surface has stayed the same for almost that long. It is considered to be the longest intact surface in the solar system. ...
... Has impact craters that are 4 billion years old, and its surface has stayed the same for almost that long. It is considered to be the longest intact surface in the solar system. ...
Size and Scale of the Universe
... 93,000,000,000 years. On the Oreo scale, this would equal about 1,020,000,000,000,000 miles (or a diameter of about 168 light years!). ...
... 93,000,000,000 years. On the Oreo scale, this would equal about 1,020,000,000,000,000 miles (or a diameter of about 168 light years!). ...
The Sun - University of Redlands
... particles stripped from the Sun’s surface. • When charged particles and magnetic fields interact: ...
... particles stripped from the Sun’s surface. • When charged particles and magnetic fields interact: ...
Inner and Outer Planets
... * One of Jupiter’s moons, Europa was explored by Voyager spacecraft * Europa has a smooth, icy crust with giant cracks * Scientists hypothesize that there is a liquid ocean under Europa’s ice-the water could be kept liquid by heat coming from inside Europa ...
... * One of Jupiter’s moons, Europa was explored by Voyager spacecraft * Europa has a smooth, icy crust with giant cracks * Scientists hypothesize that there is a liquid ocean under Europa’s ice-the water could be kept liquid by heat coming from inside Europa ...
South Eastern School District Science Curriculum Astronomy
... B. Describe the surface, interior, atmosphere, and the evolution of the Earth. C. Relate the magnetosphere to its effect on humans and other living things. MOON A. Understand the motions of the moon as it relates to the phases and eclipses. B. Describe the tides and their relationship to the moon. C ...
... B. Describe the surface, interior, atmosphere, and the evolution of the Earth. C. Relate the magnetosphere to its effect on humans and other living things. MOON A. Understand the motions of the moon as it relates to the phases and eclipses. B. Describe the tides and their relationship to the moon. C ...
7.1 Planetary Motion and Gravitation In spite of many common
... Even though the sun is larger than the moon, even though the sun’s gravitational pull on the earth is greater than the moon’s, the affects of the moon’s pull on the tides is greater than the sun’s. Remember, the tides are caused by the difference in the pull of gravity from one side of the earth to ...
... Even though the sun is larger than the moon, even though the sun’s gravitational pull on the earth is greater than the moon’s, the affects of the moon’s pull on the tides is greater than the sun’s. Remember, the tides are caused by the difference in the pull of gravity from one side of the earth to ...
History of the solar system
... 4a. Because the inner solar system was hot, only rock and metal could condense which resulted in terrestrial planets 4b. The outer solar system was cold enough for ices to condense and for hydrogen gas to be captured by a massive enough body. This resulted in Jovian planets. 4c. If an object in the ...
... 4a. Because the inner solar system was hot, only rock and metal could condense which resulted in terrestrial planets 4b. The outer solar system was cold enough for ices to condense and for hydrogen gas to be captured by a massive enough body. This resulted in Jovian planets. 4c. If an object in the ...
Six Earths fit lined up side by side in
... Jupiter has 67 moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede – which is the biggest moon in solar system, and Caslisto Jupiter has 4 rings It takes Jupiter 11.86 years to orbit the sun Jupiter's average temperature is -108 degrees C. Jupiter was first found in 7th or 8th century by Babylonian astronomers Jupiter is t ...
... Jupiter has 67 moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede – which is the biggest moon in solar system, and Caslisto Jupiter has 4 rings It takes Jupiter 11.86 years to orbit the sun Jupiter's average temperature is -108 degrees C. Jupiter was first found in 7th or 8th century by Babylonian astronomers Jupiter is t ...
Test 1 - History of Astronomy and Planetary Motion - ppt
... noticed that Jupiter had moons orbiting around it -more evidence of heliocentric theory ...
... noticed that Jupiter had moons orbiting around it -more evidence of heliocentric theory ...
Quiz # 1 - Tue 09/15/2011
... A. Earth’s orbit, Jupiter, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System B. Earth’ orbit, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System, Jupiter C. Solar System, Earth’s orbit, Milky Way Galaxy, Jupiter D. Milky Way Galaxy, Jupiter, Earth’s orbit, Solar System E. Jupiter, Earth’s orbit, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy 3. Each day ...
... A. Earth’s orbit, Jupiter, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System B. Earth’ orbit, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System, Jupiter C. Solar System, Earth’s orbit, Milky Way Galaxy, Jupiter D. Milky Way Galaxy, Jupiter, Earth’s orbit, Solar System E. Jupiter, Earth’s orbit, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy 3. Each day ...
Orrery
An orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model. It may also represent the relative sizes of these bodies; but since accurate scaling is often not practical due to the actual large ratio differences, a subdued approximation may be used instead. Though the Greeks had working planetaria, the first orrery that was a planetarium of the modern era was produced in 1704, and one was presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery — whence came the name. They are typically driven by a clockwork mechanism with a globe representing the Sun at the centre, and with a planet at the end of each of the arms.