Our Solar System
... • Our home. • The densest planet. • Orbits the Sun in 365 days. • Has a large supply of unfrozen water. ...
... • Our home. • The densest planet. • Orbits the Sun in 365 days. • Has a large supply of unfrozen water. ...
Introduction to the Solar System
... The sunlight divides the surface of the planets and Moon into a lit side (daytime) and unlit side (night-time) The order of the planets starting closest to the sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Pluto, is currently classed as a „plutoid‟ (see below). ...
... The sunlight divides the surface of the planets and Moon into a lit side (daytime) and unlit side (night-time) The order of the planets starting closest to the sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Pluto, is currently classed as a „plutoid‟ (see below). ...
Chapter 1 Question Set
... The Ptolemaic model of the solar system places the earth at the center of the solar system with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it. The Copernican model places the sun at the center of the solar system with the planets revolving around it and their respective moons revolving around the p ...
... The Ptolemaic model of the solar system places the earth at the center of the solar system with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it. The Copernican model places the sun at the center of the solar system with the planets revolving around it and their respective moons revolving around the p ...
The Origins of the Solar System
... began to rotate and clump together forming the Sun at its center and the planets outward from the Sun. As the dust and gas rotated and formed our solar system it flattened so the planets all lie on one plane, the equatorial plane. The planets are also all revolving in the same direction around the S ...
... began to rotate and clump together forming the Sun at its center and the planets outward from the Sun. As the dust and gas rotated and formed our solar system it flattened so the planets all lie on one plane, the equatorial plane. The planets are also all revolving in the same direction around the S ...
celestial motions
... Starry Vault, in their daily motions about Earth Polaris remains stationary. In Charlottesville we see Polaris 380 above the Northern horizon. ...
... Starry Vault, in their daily motions about Earth Polaris remains stationary. In Charlottesville we see Polaris 380 above the Northern horizon. ...
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... 21. Describe the materials that both the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud contain. ...
... 21. Describe the materials that both the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud contain. ...
introduction to astronomy phys 271
... The Sky – Celestial Sphere • North and South Celestial Poles • The Celestial Equator ...
... The Sky – Celestial Sphere • North and South Celestial Poles • The Celestial Equator ...
Quick Review Questions 8.4.e Earth in the Solar System (Earth
... 2. How are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars similar to each other and different from the atmosphere of Earth? 1. D 2. The atmospheres of Venus and Mars are made up mostly of carbon dioxide. Earth’s atmosphere is mostly a mix of nitrogen and oxygen. ...
... 2. How are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars similar to each other and different from the atmosphere of Earth? 1. D 2. The atmospheres of Venus and Mars are made up mostly of carbon dioxide. Earth’s atmosphere is mostly a mix of nitrogen and oxygen. ...
Chapter 21
... Inner planets closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars Asteroid belt Outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto ...
... Inner planets closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars Asteroid belt Outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto ...
Planets of the Solar System
... Saturn is made of gas and dust. Do you think it would be bigger or smaller than Mars? ...
... Saturn is made of gas and dust. Do you think it would be bigger or smaller than Mars? ...
The Modern Solar System
... The planets inside the orbit of the earth are called the Inferior Planets: Mercury and Venus. The planets outside the orbit of the earth are called the Superior Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The planets inside the asteroid belt are termed the Inner Planets (or the ...
... The planets inside the orbit of the earth are called the Inferior Planets: Mercury and Venus. The planets outside the orbit of the earth are called the Superior Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The planets inside the asteroid belt are termed the Inner Planets (or the ...
Bella Nicole and Calli
... The Solar System began 5 billion years ago. There were 9 planets, but scientists think Pluto should not be considered a planet anymore. A solar system is the Sun and the group of planets and bodies that orbit around it. ...
... The Solar System began 5 billion years ago. There were 9 planets, but scientists think Pluto should not be considered a planet anymore. A solar system is the Sun and the group of planets and bodies that orbit around it. ...
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... Blue in color because of the methane gas found in its atmosphere Obtains strong winds that cause hurricane-like storms, like the Great Dark Spot ...
... Blue in color because of the methane gas found in its atmosphere Obtains strong winds that cause hurricane-like storms, like the Great Dark Spot ...
Space 8.1 notes
... Earth is the fourth largest planet in the solar system. Earth is a planet composed of rock and supports life. MOONS Satellites are celestial bodies that travel around a planet or dwarf planet in a closed path called an orbit. The moon is an example of a satellite. Not all planets have moons, b ...
... Earth is the fourth largest planet in the solar system. Earth is a planet composed of rock and supports life. MOONS Satellites are celestial bodies that travel around a planet or dwarf planet in a closed path called an orbit. The moon is an example of a satellite. Not all planets have moons, b ...
MATCHING
... __________________1. Is a red color due to the iron oxide (rust) __________________ 2. Has the Great Red Spot __________________ 3. Smallest Planet in the solar system __________________ 4. Has the Great Dark Spot __________________ 5. Has largest volcano in solar system, Olympus Mons ______________ ...
... __________________1. Is a red color due to the iron oxide (rust) __________________ 2. Has the Great Red Spot __________________ 3. Smallest Planet in the solar system __________________ 4. Has the Great Dark Spot __________________ 5. Has largest volcano in solar system, Olympus Mons ______________ ...
Unit 8: Astronomy
... Cannot see the surface of Venus due to thick cloud cover Atmosphere made of 96% carbon dioxide results in very hot temperatures ...
... Cannot see the surface of Venus due to thick cloud cover Atmosphere made of 96% carbon dioxide results in very hot temperatures ...
The Structure of Our Solar System
... equal to or less than 13,000 km. These planets are Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus and Pluto. Giant planets are classified as those with a diameter greater than 48,000 km. These planets are Neptune Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn. ...
... equal to or less than 13,000 km. These planets are Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus and Pluto. Giant planets are classified as those with a diameter greater than 48,000 km. These planets are Neptune Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn. ...
Our Solar System
... iron oxide, or rust, in its soil. • Mars has two moons and takes about two years to complete an orbit. ...
... iron oxide, or rust, in its soil. • Mars has two moons and takes about two years to complete an orbit. ...
11 - Known Universe
... 14. In the 1990’s we had not yet discovered other ______________ beyond our solar system. 15. We discovered other planets by watching stars _____________. 16. The problem with this method is that we can only detect _________ planets (Gas Giants) using the “wobble” technique. We want to find planets ...
... 14. In the 1990’s we had not yet discovered other ______________ beyond our solar system. 15. We discovered other planets by watching stars _____________. 16. The problem with this method is that we can only detect _________ planets (Gas Giants) using the “wobble” technique. We want to find planets ...
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.