Vocabulary
The study of the Universe
Astronomy
Has to touch
Conduction
Travels in waves because light displays common wave-like motions
Radiation
All of space, time, matter, and energy
The Universe
Emits heat without physical contact
Radiation
Time taken for one complete wave cycle
Period
The path the sun moves through to get 12 constellations during the year
Ecliptic
Heat rises & cold air sinks (like boiling water)
Convection
CANNOT reach earths surface
Gamma and X-rays
A year following the seasons
Tropical Year
Wavelength of visible light
400-700 nanometers
3 Types of Reflecting telescopes
Prime Focus, Newtonian, Cassegrain
A year following constellations
Sidereal year
The sum of two waves
Inference
Adding- Constructive
Subtracting- Destructive
Adding radio waves together
Inferometry