Constellations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

astronomy Correct Answer-the oldest natural science how many constellations are there over the celestial sphere? Correct Answer-88 Ecliptic Correct Answer-apparent path of the Sun across the Celestial Sphere. Constellation Correct Answer-a region in the sky useful for mapping the sky. The brightest stars in a constellation Correct Answer-may actually be quite far away from each other zentih Correct Answer-the point directly overhead (altitude= 90) horizon Correct Answer-all poi...

Ecliptic Correct Answer-apparent path of the Sun across Celestial Sphere over the course of a year 88 Correct Answer-number of official constellations constellation Correct Answer-A configuration of stars in the same region of the sky; useful for mapping the sky Northern Constellations Correct Answer-Constellations with latinized greek-mythology names (Orion, Cygnus, Leo, Ursa Major) Southern Constellations Correct Answer-constellations with latin names (Telescopium, Sextans, etc.) ...

AST Test Prep 1A Review Latest Update Graded A Lunar Eclipse An event that occurs at full Moon, can be seen by about half of Earth at once. Synodic Period A celestial object's rotational/orbital period measured with respect to the Sun. Umbra The central & darkest portion of a shadow Waxing "growing." to increase in size Celestial Equator A projection of the Earth's equator to space Celestial Sphere A convenient though imaginary reference frame to measure celestial positions by. Opposi...

Test Bank For Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy 9th Edition by Thomas (Arny) Directly above Earth's equator lies the ________ in the sky. A) North Celestial Pole B) South Celestial Pole C) Celestial equator D) ecliptic Answer: C Difficulty: 1 Easy Section: 01.01 Topic: Locating Objects in the Sky Bloom's: 1. Remember Gradable: automatic Subtopic: Celestial Sphere Model 2) All celestial objects rise in the east and set in the west because A) Earth is rotating from east to ...

GACE 024 & 025 Latest Update Graded A+ Condensation Of Hypothesis Proposes that solar system began with rotating clouds of dust & gas. -Widely accepted Tidal Hypothesis Proposes that solar system began with a near collision of the sun & a larger star. The Big Bang Theory The universe originated from a magnificent explosion spreading mass, matter & energy into space. The Steady State Theory Universe is continuously being renewed. Constellations Points to locate other stars i...

From Earth, in which constellation might you find the planet Saturn? - Taurus Why don't we see the constellation Orion at night all throughout the year - As the Earth orbits the Sun, its nighttime side point to different constellations at different points along its orbit When is the best time for you to be able to see the constellation that is your sign of the Zodiac? - At midnight six months after your birthday Constellations close to the North pole of Earth: - Move in a circle around the...

Astronomy Final: Test Questions with correct answers and Canvas Notes to help you in your final exams;2024 update 100% guaranteed success According to Wien's Law, a star cooler than the Sun would appear: Ans- Red T/F: Radio waves, visible light, and X-rays are all types of electromagnetic radiation. Ans- True A wave's velocity is the product of the: Ans- Frequency times the wavelength of the wave Which of these is the same for all forms of electromagnetic radiation in a vac...

As Stacie drives on a main road, she approaches a traffic light that turns from red to green. In a process called transduction, A. the green light is a physical stimulus. B. the light waves are detected by Stacie's eyes. C. Stacie's sensory receptors translate the light into signals for the brain. D. Stacie's brain constructs a representation of the green light, which means "go." correct answers C Jack is camping with a friend in the woods. While stargazing, Jack notices a very faint...

PHSC102 Midterm study Guide Questions and Answers What are the Steps to the Scientific Method? - Answer-Step 1- make an observation, pose a question or problem Step 2 - make a hypothesis (an educated guess) Step 3 - experiment - hypothesis must be testable and reproducible Step 4 - Conclusion - Results The study of the Universe. - Answer-Astonomy Totality of all space, time, matter, and energy. - Answer-Universe Radius of Earth? - Answer-6378 Km Distance from Earth to the Sun ...

If there are about 6000 stars in the entire sky that can be seen by the unaided human eye, about how many stars would be seen at a particular instant on a given dark night from a single location with an uninterrupted distant horizon? - ANSWER 3000 Are the constellations seasonal? - ANSWER Yes. On a summer night many of the constellations you can see are different from the constellations you can see on a winter night. But there are some constellations you can see all year long. In modern a...