AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems
Astronomy (complete lab 1- lab 5)
Arizona State University
, Lab 1
● Question 1
1 out of 1
points
Lab 1 Figure 1
Position
We will start this lab by looking at position as it relates to
astronomy. In the celestial sphere model, Earth is
stationary and the stars are carried on a sphere that
rotates about an axis that points at the North Star. In
Figure 1, two stars, A and B, are each shown at four
different positions (1, 2, 3, and 4) through which each star
will pass during the course of one revolution of the
celestial sphere. In addition, your location on Earth in the
Northern Hemisphere and the portion of the celestial
sphere that is above your horizon are shown.
Which of the following best describes the horizon shown
in Figure 1?
Correct
Answer: Imaginary plane that extends from your observing
, location on Earth out to the stars
● Question 2
1 out of 1
points
Based on Figure 1 (where the observer is located at the
very top of the globe), which of the following
statements is most accurate?
Correct
Answer: The observer cannot see a star when it is
located below the horizon because the earth
will block the view.
● Question 3
1 out of 1 points
According to Figure 1 (where the observer is located at
the very top of the globe), in which position is Star A
unobservable?
Correct
Answer:
Positi
on4
● Question 4
1 out of 1
points
According to Figure 1 (where the observer is located at
the very top of the globe), in which position is Star B
unobservable?
Correct
Answer: Star B is
always
observable.
● Question 5
1 out of 1
points
When a star travels from a position below the observer’s
horizon to a position above the observer’s horizon, the
star is rising.
Correct Tr
Answer: ue
● Question 6 A setting
star travels
from a
, position above the observer’s horizon to a position
below the observer’s horizon. 1 out of 1
points
Correct Tr
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller smartzone. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.