Earth-Moon-Sun
How many phases of the moon are there?
Eight
What is astronomy?
The study of celestial objects, space, and physical science.
Give two examples of constellations
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During a solar eclipse, this moon phase is occurring
New moon
Describe the difference between mass and weight
Mass is the amount of matter
Weight is the force exerted due to gravity
What are the causes of seasons on the Earth?
The tilt of the Earth on it's axis
What are three different roles within the field of astronomy?
Astrophysicist, cosmologist, planetary scientist, etc.
How does the Earth's orbit affect the visibility of constellations over the course of a year?
Different ones visible at different times over the year
During a lunar eclipse, this moon phase is occurring
Full moon
When we are in new and full moon phases, there are ____ tides.
Spring
When the moon is moving from new moon to full moon, we will see a _____ gibbous and a _____ crescent.
Waxing
Explain the difference between heliocentric and geocentric models
Heliocentric - Sun at center
Geocentric - Earth at center
Name 3 key observations that can be made about stars with the naked eye
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Partial eclipses are visible in the ________.
Penumbra/penumbral shadow
Gravity _____ as mass increases, and _____ as distance increases
Increases, decreases
What would happen to the seasons if the Earth's tilt was 0 degrees?
We would not have seasons at all
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
Can we (in Massachusetts) see the Big Dipper all year long? Why or why not?
Yes, it is always above the horizon at our latitude.
Total eclipses are visible from the
Umbra/umbral shadow
When we are in 1st and 3rd quarter phases, we are in _____ tide.
Neap
The Earth is closest to the Sun in this month, and furthest in this month.
Closest: Dec/JANUARY
Furthest: July
Explain the difference between a refractor and a reflector telescope.
Refractor: lenses, reflector: mirrors
Describe the apparent motion of stars throughout the course of one night
The stars will appear to move east to west due to the rotation of the Earth
This photo shows a ____
Show photo
What season is it in Australia when it is spring in Arlington? Why?
It is fall/autumn in Australia. This is because Australia is in the Southern hemisphere, and the Sun is approaching the Tropic of Cancer in the north.