Apparent Motions of Celestial Objects
... The sun’s altitude at noon is highest during the year. The sun’s “apparent path” across the sky is at its longest (greater than 12 hours). ...
... The sun’s altitude at noon is highest during the year. The sun’s “apparent path” across the sky is at its longest (greater than 12 hours). ...
TAP 403-1: Worked examples – Orbital Motion
... orbit at radii of 7.0 106 m and 2.8 107 m respectively. Which satellite has the longer period of orbit? What is the ratio of orbital radii for the two satellites? What, therefore, is the ratio of the cubes of the orbital radii? What, therefore, is the ratio of the squares of the orbital periods? ...
... orbit at radii of 7.0 106 m and 2.8 107 m respectively. Which satellite has the longer period of orbit? What is the ratio of orbital radii for the two satellites? What, therefore, is the ratio of the cubes of the orbital radii? What, therefore, is the ratio of the squares of the orbital periods? ...
As can be read from the textbook Fig. 8-9, or... transition has less energy and so a longer wavelength than... 4→3 3→2
... You have two hours to complete this exam. There are a total of five problems and you are to solve all of them. Not all the problems are worth the same number of points. You may use Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics (Zeilik & Gregory), Astronomy: The Evoloving Universe ( Zeilik), and class note ...
... You have two hours to complete this exam. There are a total of five problems and you are to solve all of them. Not all the problems are worth the same number of points. You may use Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics (Zeilik & Gregory), Astronomy: The Evoloving Universe ( Zeilik), and class note ...
Chapter 1: Solar System
... asteroid beltThe region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids revolve around the sun. Checkpoint: Name the three largest asteroids Ceres, Pallas, Vesta, and Hygiea ...
... asteroid beltThe region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids revolve around the sun. Checkpoint: Name the three largest asteroids Ceres, Pallas, Vesta, and Hygiea ...
Vocabulary - Understanding Revolution in our Solar System
... Which of these shapes is an ellipse? ...
... Which of these shapes is an ellipse? ...
Facts Concerning the Solar System
... Also called minor planets or planetoids, largely lying within the orbits of Mars and Jupiter (main asteroid belt). ...
... Also called minor planets or planetoids, largely lying within the orbits of Mars and Jupiter (main asteroid belt). ...
Putting a Whopper into Orbit
... In our solar system, the Earth and the eight other planets orbit the Sun. Most of the objects orbiting the Sun move along or close to an imaginary flat surface. This imaginary surface is called the ecliptic plane. Many planets also have moons. These moons orbit around them. Orbits are elliptical in ...
... In our solar system, the Earth and the eight other planets orbit the Sun. Most of the objects orbiting the Sun move along or close to an imaginary flat surface. This imaginary surface is called the ecliptic plane. Many planets also have moons. These moons orbit around them. Orbits are elliptical in ...
Earth in space
... 1. Types of galaxies Galaxies are classified based upon their shape Spiral galaxies: consist of a central nucleus with “arms” that trail behind while the galaxy rotates The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy ...
... 1. Types of galaxies Galaxies are classified based upon their shape Spiral galaxies: consist of a central nucleus with “arms” that trail behind while the galaxy rotates The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy ...
New Worlds on the Horizon: Earth-Sized Planets Close to Other Stars.
... planetesimals (which may result in disruption rather than accretion) and that current computing power can simulate the dynamics of only a meager number of planetesimals (no more than 105) compared with reality (1012). Furthermore, closein planets may undergo further orbital evolution because of tide ...
... planetesimals (which may result in disruption rather than accretion) and that current computing power can simulate the dynamics of only a meager number of planetesimals (no more than 105) compared with reality (1012). Furthermore, closein planets may undergo further orbital evolution because of tide ...
AS 300 Chpt 3 Ls 3 The Outer Planets
... Callisto. They are about the same size as Earth’s Moon. Their orbits are nearly perfect circles. The smallest of the “big four” that Galileo discovered, Europa, is more massive than the largest of the non-Galilean moons by a factor of 7,000. The Galilean moons present some amazing features. Io is co ...
... Callisto. They are about the same size as Earth’s Moon. Their orbits are nearly perfect circles. The smallest of the “big four” that Galileo discovered, Europa, is more massive than the largest of the non-Galilean moons by a factor of 7,000. The Galilean moons present some amazing features. Io is co ...
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (50 pts
... C. using its angular size and distance from Earth. D. using data from spacecraft flybys. E. by measuring the time that it takes for the Red Spot to disappear from view. 21. Today the Sun physically dips below the horizon at 7:52 PM EDT. However, it will remain visible for an additional 4 minutes. Wh ...
... C. using its angular size and distance from Earth. D. using data from spacecraft flybys. E. by measuring the time that it takes for the Red Spot to disappear from view. 21. Today the Sun physically dips below the horizon at 7:52 PM EDT. However, it will remain visible for an additional 4 minutes. Wh ...
07_Testbank
... 5) Which of the following statements about the asteroid belt is not true? A) The combined mass of all the asteroids is roughly the same as the mass of Earth. B) It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. C) Asteroids in the asteroid belt orbit the Sun in the same direction that planets o ...
... 5) Which of the following statements about the asteroid belt is not true? A) The combined mass of all the asteroids is roughly the same as the mass of Earth. B) It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. C) Asteroids in the asteroid belt orbit the Sun in the same direction that planets o ...
fourth grade - Math/Science Nucleus
... 1. Plotting the relative distances of planets from the Sun. 2. Exploring how some of the planets received their names. VOCABULARY: gas giants planets Solar System terrestrial MATERIALS: worksheet ruler BACKGROUND: The discovery of the planets took place over thousands of years. It was a widespread b ...
... 1. Plotting the relative distances of planets from the Sun. 2. Exploring how some of the planets received their names. VOCABULARY: gas giants planets Solar System terrestrial MATERIALS: worksheet ruler BACKGROUND: The discovery of the planets took place over thousands of years. It was a widespread b ...
Phys 214. Planets and Life
... the smaller the planet – the faster it cools. Several of jovian moons still have a source of internal heat, despite their smaller size. Io (one of Jupiter’s moons) is the most volcanically active body in our solar system! Its internal source of heat is very different from that of planets = tidal hea ...
... the smaller the planet – the faster it cools. Several of jovian moons still have a source of internal heat, despite their smaller size. Io (one of Jupiter’s moons) is the most volcanically active body in our solar system! Its internal source of heat is very different from that of planets = tidal hea ...
Dynamics of Planetary Systems - Uppsala Astronomical Observatory
... The three terms of the right-hand member represent (1) the acceleration exerted by the Sun on the test body, (2) the acceleration exerted by the perturbing planet on the test body, and (3) minus the acceleration by the planet on the Sun. Small departures from the Keplerian motion with constant orbit ...
... The three terms of the right-hand member represent (1) the acceleration exerted by the Sun on the test body, (2) the acceleration exerted by the perturbing planet on the test body, and (3) minus the acceleration by the planet on the Sun. Small departures from the Keplerian motion with constant orbit ...
Death of Stars
... Birth Place of Stars: Dark and cold inter-stellar clouds These clouds are made of more hydrogen than helium. These clouds have very small amount of heavier elements. ...
... Birth Place of Stars: Dark and cold inter-stellar clouds These clouds are made of more hydrogen than helium. These clouds have very small amount of heavier elements. ...
Quick facts #2: The two
... The most straightforward orbit calculations occur when the central body is much more massive than the orbiting body, as is the case for the orbits of man-made satellites around the Earth. We assumed that this is also the case for planetary orbits about the Sun – a good approximation, especially for ...
... The most straightforward orbit calculations occur when the central body is much more massive than the orbiting body, as is the case for the orbits of man-made satellites around the Earth. We assumed that this is also the case for planetary orbits about the Sun – a good approximation, especially for ...
DAY AND NIGHT, SEASONS
... exoplanet, facing away from the star, will be in permanent darkness and hence cold. There will be a twilight zone between these two regions which might be a suitable place for life. Alternatively, life might exist beneath the surface. For planets with an axial tilt life may only be able to survive i ...
... exoplanet, facing away from the star, will be in permanent darkness and hence cold. There will be a twilight zone between these two regions which might be a suitable place for life. Alternatively, life might exist beneath the surface. For planets with an axial tilt life may only be able to survive i ...
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... There is an interesting relationship between the arrangements of the planets around the sun. The differences in the distances from the sun between subsequent planets show an interesting pattern. This was calculated before Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered and astronomers actually found Uranu ...
... There is an interesting relationship between the arrangements of the planets around the sun. The differences in the distances from the sun between subsequent planets show an interesting pattern. This was calculated before Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered and astronomers actually found Uranu ...
Name: : :______ - Plain Local Schools
... Explain whether your planet is terrestrial or a gas giant. In the description give the reason for naming the planet. Choose a traditional historical name from any astronomically inclined culture such as the Greek, Roman, Chinese, Muslim, Latin, etc. cultures and provide the history behind your name. ...
... Explain whether your planet is terrestrial or a gas giant. In the description give the reason for naming the planet. Choose a traditional historical name from any astronomically inclined culture such as the Greek, Roman, Chinese, Muslim, Latin, etc. cultures and provide the history behind your name. ...
The Ever Expanding Universe: Part II
... By the 19th century good working absolute distances to the Planets had been made by astronomers from all around the world using the parallax method. Much of the inspiration to make these measurements came from Edmond Halley, England’s 18th century Royal Astronomer, who urged the next generation of a ...
... By the 19th century good working absolute distances to the Planets had been made by astronomers from all around the world using the parallax method. Much of the inspiration to make these measurements came from Edmond Halley, England’s 18th century Royal Astronomer, who urged the next generation of a ...
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... Neptune has a faint and fragmented ring system (labeled “arcs”), which was first detected during the 1960s and confirmed by Voyager 2. Moons Neptune has 14 known moons. Triton is the largest Neptunian moon, comprising more than 99.5% of the mass in orbit around Neptune, and it is the only one massiv ...
... Neptune has a faint and fragmented ring system (labeled “arcs”), which was first detected during the 1960s and confirmed by Voyager 2. Moons Neptune has 14 known moons. Triton is the largest Neptunian moon, comprising more than 99.5% of the mass in orbit around Neptune, and it is the only one massiv ...
KS3 Physics – The Solar System
... Describe and explain why the speed of a comet varies during its orbit. Explain why we may see the same comets at regular intervals. Describe what could happen if a comet were to hit the Earth. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using manned and unmanned spacecraft for exploration. ...
... Describe and explain why the speed of a comet varies during its orbit. Explain why we may see the same comets at regular intervals. Describe what could happen if a comet were to hit the Earth. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using manned and unmanned spacecraft for exploration. ...
2 choices
... The outer planets are also called the Jovian planets or gas giants … [T]he outer planets have similar characteristics to one another. The outer planets are so much larger than the inner planets that they make up 99 percent of the mass of the celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Although mainly compo ...
... The outer planets are also called the Jovian planets or gas giants … [T]he outer planets have similar characteristics to one another. The outer planets are so much larger than the inner planets that they make up 99 percent of the mass of the celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Although mainly compo ...
Definition of planet
The definition of planet, since the word was coined by the ancient Greeks, has included within its scope a wide range of celestial bodies. Greek astronomers employed the term asteres planetai (ἀστέρες πλανῆται), ""wandering stars"", for star-like objects which apparently moved over the sky. Over the millennia, the term has included a variety of different objects, from the Sun and the Moon to satellites and asteroids.By the end of the 19th century the word planet, though it had yet to be defined, had become a working term applied only to a small set of objects in the Solar System. After 1992, however, astronomers began to discover many additional objects beyond the orbit of Neptune, as well as hundreds of objects orbiting other stars. These discoveries not only increased the number of potential planets, but also expanded their variety and peculiarity. Some were nearly large enough to be stars, while others were smaller than Earth's moon. These discoveries challenged long-perceived notions of what a planet could be.The issue of a clear definition for planet came to a head in 2005 with the discovery of the trans-Neptunian object Eris, a body more massive than the smallest then-accepted planet, Pluto. In its 2006 response, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), recognised by astronomers as the world body responsible for resolving issues of nomenclature, released its decision on the matter. This definition, which applies only to the Solar System, states that a planet is a body that orbits the Sun, is massive enough for its own gravity to make it round, and has ""cleared its neighbourhood"" of smaller objects around its orbit. Under this new definition, Pluto and the other trans-Neptunian objects do not qualify as planets. The IAU's decision has not resolved all controversies, and while many scientists have accepted the definition, some in the astronomical community have rejected it outright.