moon - earth science!
... the calendar every _______ years. This is known as ________ ________. 2. Draw a picture of revolution here. ...
... the calendar every _______ years. This is known as ________ ________. 2. Draw a picture of revolution here. ...
HR.MOON.doc
... called Moon phases. New Moon means no Moon. When the right side of the Moon is lit up it is called first quarter. ...
... called Moon phases. New Moon means no Moon. When the right side of the Moon is lit up it is called first quarter. ...
1 Patterns in the Solar System (Chapter 18)
... Considering the nebular origin of the solar system, suggest a reason why the orbits of the planets are nearly all on the same plane of the ecliptic. In other words, think about the way in which the solar system formed and describe any steps in this process that may have caused the planets to be posi ...
... Considering the nebular origin of the solar system, suggest a reason why the orbits of the planets are nearly all on the same plane of the ecliptic. In other words, think about the way in which the solar system formed and describe any steps in this process that may have caused the planets to be posi ...
The Motion of the Moon and Planets
... Summary: Two conditions must be met to have an eclipse: 1. It must be full moon (for a lunar eclipse) or new moon (for a solar eclipse). AND 2. The Moon must be at or near one of the two points in its orbit where it crosses the ecliptic plane (its nodes). ...
... Summary: Two conditions must be met to have an eclipse: 1. It must be full moon (for a lunar eclipse) or new moon (for a solar eclipse). AND 2. The Moon must be at or near one of the two points in its orbit where it crosses the ecliptic plane (its nodes). ...
2-IYA HighLights2009
... In 2009, Servicing Mission 4 will overhaul Hubble, kitting it out with new gadgets and extending its life by at least five years. On the web: http://www.spacetelescope.org/about/history/servicing_mission_4.html ...
... In 2009, Servicing Mission 4 will overhaul Hubble, kitting it out with new gadgets and extending its life by at least five years. On the web: http://www.spacetelescope.org/about/history/servicing_mission_4.html ...
Wizard Test Maker
... Which values are equal within the system? 1) The shaded sections of the diagram are equal in area. 2) The distance from the Sun to the Earth is the same at point A and at point D. 3) The orbital velocity of the Earth at point A equals its orbital velocity at point C. 4) The gravitational force betwe ...
... Which values are equal within the system? 1) The shaded sections of the diagram are equal in area. 2) The distance from the Sun to the Earth is the same at point A and at point D. 3) The orbital velocity of the Earth at point A equals its orbital velocity at point C. 4) The gravitational force betwe ...
Volcanoes and Igneous Activity Earth
... • The Greeks also believed that all heavenly bodies remained in the same relative position to one another, except the seven “wanderers” which were: the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. ...
... • The Greeks also believed that all heavenly bodies remained in the same relative position to one another, except the seven “wanderers” which were: the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. ...
Dark Skies Above Downeast Maine
... average distance of 2,017,137 miles. 2009 BS5 has a maximum size of about 20 meters in diameter, and will pass Earth at velocity of 5.69 km/s ( 12,729 mph). At this velocity and size, and assum ...
... average distance of 2,017,137 miles. 2009 BS5 has a maximum size of about 20 meters in diameter, and will pass Earth at velocity of 5.69 km/s ( 12,729 mph). At this velocity and size, and assum ...
UP8.LP2.OtherCelestialBodies
... Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites • Meteoroids are stone-like or metal-like material that travel through space. • They may have been formed from collisions between other bodies in the solar system or parts of planets. ...
... Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites • Meteoroids are stone-like or metal-like material that travel through space. • They may have been formed from collisions between other bodies in the solar system or parts of planets. ...
Instructions for
... - A star is much bigger and more massive. - A star shines with its own light; a planet reflects the light from a star. - Planets orbit around stars. What is the difference between our solar system and a galaxy? Our solar system has a star at its center called the Sun. There are nine planets that orb ...
... - A star is much bigger and more massive. - A star shines with its own light; a planet reflects the light from a star. - Planets orbit around stars. What is the difference between our solar system and a galaxy? Our solar system has a star at its center called the Sun. There are nine planets that orb ...
3rd Grade Teacher Guide - The University of Texas at Dallas
... to the class, and remind them that it is a model of the Sun, and the Sun is a star. Next, hold up a candy sprinkle and remind the class that that is our model of the Earth on the same scale. Next, hit the candy sprinkle with the star. Ask the class if they think that is what really happens. So what ...
... to the class, and remind them that it is a model of the Sun, and the Sun is a star. Next, hold up a candy sprinkle and remind the class that that is our model of the Earth on the same scale. Next, hit the candy sprinkle with the star. Ask the class if they think that is what really happens. So what ...
Lecture 2 notes - Department of Physics and Astronomy
... – A) Can any forms of life exist in environments with temperatures much greater than 100°C (the boiling point of water) or much less than 0°C (the freezing point of water)? • If Yes » What types of life forms could exist at either of these temperatures? State the form of life and the corresponding ...
... – A) Can any forms of life exist in environments with temperatures much greater than 100°C (the boiling point of water) or much less than 0°C (the freezing point of water)? • If Yes » What types of life forms could exist at either of these temperatures? State the form of life and the corresponding ...
3rd Grade Teacher Guide - The University of Texas at Dallas
... to the class, and remind them that it is a model of the Sun, and the Sun is a star. Next, hold up a candy sprinkle and remind the class that that is our model of the Earth on the same scale. Next, hit the candy sprinkle with the star. Ask the class if they think that is what really happens. So what ...
... to the class, and remind them that it is a model of the Sun, and the Sun is a star. Next, hold up a candy sprinkle and remind the class that that is our model of the Earth on the same scale. Next, hit the candy sprinkle with the star. Ask the class if they think that is what really happens. So what ...
SUMMARY The Earth is one of eight planets orbiting the Sun, and
... 1. To what systems, in increasing order of size, does the Earth belong? 2. Propose a hypothesis about something you can experiment with in everyday life and try to verify or disprove the hypothesis. For example, what kind of surfaces will the little magnetic note holders people use on refrigerators ...
... 1. To what systems, in increasing order of size, does the Earth belong? 2. Propose a hypothesis about something you can experiment with in everyday life and try to verify or disprove the hypothesis. For example, what kind of surfaces will the little magnetic note holders people use on refrigerators ...
Eclipse PowerPoint
... The moon often does not totally disappear during a total lunar eclipse. Instead it can be seen as a very dark red color because of the refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. ...
... The moon often does not totally disappear during a total lunar eclipse. Instead it can be seen as a very dark red color because of the refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. ...
Chapter 7 Earth in Space.
... – Only traveled 20% of orbit since discovery in 1930. – 3 moons. • Charon = largest ...
... – Only traveled 20% of orbit since discovery in 1930. – 3 moons. • Charon = largest ...
Ch. 15
... and the Oort cloud. Some occasionally enter the inner solar system as comets. • Collisions probably explain oddities of planets and moons. • 120 extrasolar planets have been observed; all are massive and most orbit very close to their star. This is probably the result of selection bias. • Further co ...
... and the Oort cloud. Some occasionally enter the inner solar system as comets. • Collisions probably explain oddities of planets and moons. • 120 extrasolar planets have been observed; all are massive and most orbit very close to their star. This is probably the result of selection bias. • Further co ...
The Planets - Giants video questions
... Uranus over on its ________________ during the early days of the Solar System. 34) Neptune is 3 billion miles from Earth. The challenge with Neptune was that the scientists had to know within ____ second of when they would fly over the North Pole of Neptune. After _______ years in flight, Voyager ar ...
... Uranus over on its ________________ during the early days of the Solar System. 34) Neptune is 3 billion miles from Earth. The challenge with Neptune was that the scientists had to know within ____ second of when they would fly over the North Pole of Neptune. After _______ years in flight, Voyager ar ...
astro sites
... it was just a reflection or something like that, but then a couple nights later he found the same object and that was when he called some more experienced astronomers to take a look at his discovery. At the comets closest point to the sun it will be within 115,000 miles. Astronomers think that all o ...
... it was just a reflection or something like that, but then a couple nights later he found the same object and that was when he called some more experienced astronomers to take a look at his discovery. At the comets closest point to the sun it will be within 115,000 miles. Astronomers think that all o ...
How did our solar system get here?
... Saturn has at least 60 moons… • The largest moon is named Titan. • Titan is bigger than the planet Mercury and Dwarf planet Pluto (but still smaller than Jupiter’s moon Ganymede). • Titan has an atmosphere of nitrogen, argon, and methane. Thick clouds around the moon prevent scientists from seeing ...
... Saturn has at least 60 moons… • The largest moon is named Titan. • Titan is bigger than the planet Mercury and Dwarf planet Pluto (but still smaller than Jupiter’s moon Ganymede). • Titan has an atmosphere of nitrogen, argon, and methane. Thick clouds around the moon prevent scientists from seeing ...
Unit Plan
... 20. The Earth goes around the Sun in one year. Approximately how far does the Sun move in one day around the celestial sphere? 21. In terms of the positioning of the Earth and Sun, why are summer constellations not visible at night during the winter? 22. Why is Venus known as “the morning star” and ...
... 20. The Earth goes around the Sun in one year. Approximately how far does the Sun move in one day around the celestial sphere? 21. In terms of the positioning of the Earth and Sun, why are summer constellations not visible at night during the winter? 22. Why is Venus known as “the morning star” and ...
Planetary Order
... To begin this lesson, the teacher will define what planets are and present terminology to describe planetary differences. This information will include mass, diameter, average distance from the sun, rotation period, mean surface temperature, and surface material. If the students don’t understand ...
... To begin this lesson, the teacher will define what planets are and present terminology to describe planetary differences. This information will include mass, diameter, average distance from the sun, rotation period, mean surface temperature, and surface material. If the students don’t understand ...
Subject: Earth Science Grade: 11 Unit #: 1 Title: Astronomy
... • The terrestrial planets are small, rocky, and dense. The Jovian planets are large, gaseous, and of low density. 15. Asteroids, comets, and meteors are components of our solar system. • Impact events have been correlated with mass extinction and global climatic change. • Impact craters can be ident ...
... • The terrestrial planets are small, rocky, and dense. The Jovian planets are large, gaseous, and of low density. 15. Asteroids, comets, and meteors are components of our solar system. • Impact events have been correlated with mass extinction and global climatic change. • Impact craters can be ident ...
Chapter 11 Review
... Why is most of the mass of the solar system contained in the Sun? Briefly describe the protoplanet theory of planet formation. What name is given to a group of planets that orbit a star? Why do sunspots appear as dark areas on the Sun’s surface? What is solar wind? Describe two differences between t ...
... Why is most of the mass of the solar system contained in the Sun? Briefly describe the protoplanet theory of planet formation. What name is given to a group of planets that orbit a star? Why do sunspots appear as dark areas on the Sun’s surface? What is solar wind? Describe two differences between t ...
Homework October 24-28
... cannot see gas. D )Neptune is so far from Earth and Venus is much closer. 8. Why does Earth orbit the Sun rather than any other body in the solar system? A)The mutual repulsions among all the planets hold Earth in its orbit. B)The Earth is closer to the Sun than other bodies in the solar system. C)T ...
... cannot see gas. D )Neptune is so far from Earth and Venus is much closer. 8. Why does Earth orbit the Sun rather than any other body in the solar system? A)The mutual repulsions among all the planets hold Earth in its orbit. B)The Earth is closer to the Sun than other bodies in the solar system. C)T ...
Late Heavy Bombardment
The Late Heavy Bombardment (abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm) is a hypothetical event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years (Ga) ago, corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth. During this interval, a disproportionately large number of asteroids apparently collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass, but still quite early in Earth's history.Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts. Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time. Several hypotheses are now offered to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors (i.e. asteroids and comets) in the inner Solar System, but no consensus yet exists. The Nice model is popular among planetary scientists; it postulates that the gas giant planets underwent orbital migration and scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits, and thereby into the path of the terrestrial planets. Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga, and that the apparent clustering of impact melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin. They also note that the rate of impact cratering could be significantly different between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System.