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... A. The Michelson-Morley experiment established that light is bent in a strong gravitational field B. Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics for explaining the photo-electric effect and the “particle” (photon) nature of light given by the law: E = hν C. Kepler’s laws can be used to describe the ...
... A. The Michelson-Morley experiment established that light is bent in a strong gravitational field B. Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics for explaining the photo-electric effect and the “particle” (photon) nature of light given by the law: E = hν C. Kepler’s laws can be used to describe the ...
National Science Standards: Grades 5-8
... to record this information on Part C of the data collection sheet. 9. Part D. Tabular Data Extraction: Direct students to use the Solar system data table (part 4) to determine the distance from the Sun to each planetary body. This data should be recorded in the chart used in Part C of the data colle ...
... to record this information on Part C of the data collection sheet. 9. Part D. Tabular Data Extraction: Direct students to use the Solar system data table (part 4) to determine the distance from the Sun to each planetary body. This data should be recorded in the chart used in Part C of the data colle ...
Mercury
... Mercury is also known as Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, in Greek mythology. The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky. This is the symbol for Mercury: ...
... Mercury is also known as Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, in Greek mythology. The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky. This is the symbol for Mercury: ...
Astronomy Directed Reading
... 37. The tendency of a stationary body to remain at rest or of a moving body to remain in motion until an outside force acts upon it is called _________________________________. 38. Newton discovered that an outside force called _______________________ causes the orbit of a planet to curve. 39. The o ...
... 37. The tendency of a stationary body to remain at rest or of a moving body to remain in motion until an outside force acts upon it is called _________________________________. 38. Newton discovered that an outside force called _______________________ causes the orbit of a planet to curve. 39. The o ...
Astro 1010 Planetary Astronomy Sample Questions for Exam 3
... 1. Briefly describe the nebular model for the formation of the solar system. 2. Describe the formation of a planet beginning with the solar nebula and going up to the formation of a protoplanets. 3. Describe some of the evidence we have for how we think solar systems like ours form. Where do they fo ...
... 1. Briefly describe the nebular model for the formation of the solar system. 2. Describe the formation of a planet beginning with the solar nebula and going up to the formation of a protoplanets. 3. Describe some of the evidence we have for how we think solar systems like ours form. Where do they fo ...
Ch. 27
... Because the outer planets are far from the sun, they are much colder. This allowed them to keep their lighter gasses, plus their accumulated the gasses that ...
... Because the outer planets are far from the sun, they are much colder. This allowed them to keep their lighter gasses, plus their accumulated the gasses that ...
2012年雅思阅读考试考前冲刺试题（1）
... Austria，Belgium，Germany，Brazil and Spain，Corot will monitor around 120,000 stars with its 27cm telescope from a polar orbit 514 miles above the Earth.Over two and a half years，it will focus on five to six different areas of the sky，measuring the brightness of about 10,000 stars every 512 seconds. 5. ...
... Austria，Belgium，Germany，Brazil and Spain，Corot will monitor around 120,000 stars with its 27cm telescope from a polar orbit 514 miles above the Earth.Over two and a half years，it will focus on five to six different areas of the sky，measuring the brightness of about 10,000 stars every 512 seconds. 5. ...
Kepler*s laws of planetary motion
... and the planet’s orbital period • Orbital period- time required for planet to complete one orbit • Helps astronomers find out how far away planets are from the sun ...
... and the planet’s orbital period • Orbital period- time required for planet to complete one orbit • Helps astronomers find out how far away planets are from the sun ...
File
... A. ______________ 700,000 km (more than 100 Earth radii) 1. If Earth was the size of a _________, the sun would have a diameter of ___ m and they would be __________ meters apart. B. Astronomical unit (a.u.) = average distance from Earth to the sun 1. ______ million km or ____ million miles C. ___ ...
... A. ______________ 700,000 km (more than 100 Earth radii) 1. If Earth was the size of a _________, the sun would have a diameter of ___ m and they would be __________ meters apart. B. Astronomical unit (a.u.) = average distance from Earth to the sun 1. ______ million km or ____ million miles C. ___ ...
Telling Time by the Sun - Cornell Astronomy
... inclination of the Earth on its axis. • On Sep 20th and Mar 20th, the Sun’s Declination is 0°. • The Sun’s path follows the Celestial Equator. • These are called the autumnal and vernal equinoxes. • On Dec 21st, the Sun’s Declination is -23½°. • At noon, the Sun crosses the meridian south of the Cel ...
... inclination of the Earth on its axis. • On Sep 20th and Mar 20th, the Sun’s Declination is 0°. • The Sun’s path follows the Celestial Equator. • These are called the autumnal and vernal equinoxes. • On Dec 21st, the Sun’s Declination is -23½°. • At noon, the Sun crosses the meridian south of the Cel ...
(AU): Average distance from Earth to Sun
... if all stars same distance from Earth. Apparent Magnitude: How bright a star appears to be to an observer on Earth. - Depends on distance. Closer = brighter ...
... if all stars same distance from Earth. Apparent Magnitude: How bright a star appears to be to an observer on Earth. - Depends on distance. Closer = brighter ...
Document
... shows people watched the sky and knew the times of year when the number of daylight hours and nighttime hours were equal. Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun’s light. Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon. ...
... shows people watched the sky and knew the times of year when the number of daylight hours and nighttime hours were equal. Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun’s light. Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon. ...
Table of contents Overview of the Solar System
... Mars, also known as the red planet, is the main planet when it comes for the search of life. Many rovers have being sent to Mars to learn more about its surface. The last rover Curiosity or the Opportunity rover (that still working on Mars since 2004) to see if there is or there were microorganisms ...
... Mars, also known as the red planet, is the main planet when it comes for the search of life. Many rovers have being sent to Mars to learn more about its surface. The last rover Curiosity or the Opportunity rover (that still working on Mars since 2004) to see if there is or there were microorganisms ...
FCAT 2.0 Content Limits - Wonders of Science and Math
... clay with the diameter listed in the chart above. If possible, put each planet model on the end of a toothpick so it doesn't get lost. Wrap a piece of the sticky note around the toothpick with the name of the planet. 3. Groups will also make a model of one of the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uran ...
... clay with the diameter listed in the chart above. If possible, put each planet model on the end of a toothpick so it doesn't get lost. Wrap a piece of the sticky note around the toothpick with the name of the planet. 3. Groups will also make a model of one of the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uran ...
The booklet - Cosmos
... Mars, also known as the red planet, is the main planet when it comes for the search of life. Many rovers have being sent to Mars to learn more about its surface. The last rover Curiosity or the Opportunity rover (that still working on Mars since 2004) to see if there is or there were microorganisms ...
... Mars, also known as the red planet, is the main planet when it comes for the search of life. Many rovers have being sent to Mars to learn more about its surface. The last rover Curiosity or the Opportunity rover (that still working on Mars since 2004) to see if there is or there were microorganisms ...
Ch. 3 Sec. 5 Notes
... to 100 times Earth's distance from the sun 2. Oort Cloud: spherical region of comets that surrounds the solar system out to more than 1,000 times the distance between Pluto and the sun Asteroids *Rocky objects, called asteroids, are too small and too numerous to be considered full-fledged planets *M ...
... to 100 times Earth's distance from the sun 2. Oort Cloud: spherical region of comets that surrounds the solar system out to more than 1,000 times the distance between Pluto and the sun Asteroids *Rocky objects, called asteroids, are too small and too numerous to be considered full-fledged planets *M ...
DE Science Elementary Patterns in the Natural World
... Water vapor that has turned to liquid water or ice falls as precipitation. Water falling from the sky collects in bodies of water on the surface of the Earth as well as underground. ...
... Water vapor that has turned to liquid water or ice falls as precipitation. Water falling from the sky collects in bodies of water on the surface of the Earth as well as underground. ...
Physics@Brock - Brock University
... • read and understand the essay on “Backyard Astronomy” Questions to Guide Your Reading and Review: • How did ancient Greek astronomers know that the Earth is round? Describe as many arguments as you can. • Describe in detail the reasoning and calculations that Eratosthenes used to determine the siz ...
... • read and understand the essay on “Backyard Astronomy” Questions to Guide Your Reading and Review: • How did ancient Greek astronomers know that the Earth is round? Describe as many arguments as you can. • Describe in detail the reasoning and calculations that Eratosthenes used to determine the siz ...
Name: ______________________________# __________ Study Guide is due WEDNESDAY November 2
... 1.5 Quarter Assessment Test is FRIDAY Nov. 4th 1.5 Quarter Assessment Study Guide 1. What branch of earth science deals with studying the objects in space? ...
... 1.5 Quarter Assessment Test is FRIDAY Nov. 4th 1.5 Quarter Assessment Study Guide 1. What branch of earth science deals with studying the objects in space? ...
Name
... Describe the following astronomers’ theories: Pythagoras - ____________________________________________________________________________ Aristotle - ______________________________________________________________________________ Ptolemy - _______________________________________________________________ ...
... Describe the following astronomers’ theories: Pythagoras - ____________________________________________________________________________ Aristotle - ______________________________________________________________________________ Ptolemy - _______________________________________________________________ ...
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.