Constellations
What do we call a scientist who studies space?
An Astronomer
How many phases of the moon do we observe in its cycle?
8
How hot is the sun?
15 million degrees Celsius
Name the four meteorological seasons
Spring, Summer, Winter, Autumn (fall)
If we're in the Southern Hemisphere, what direction do we face our Gnomon on a sundial?
South
Are all constellations visible throughout the entire year? And why?
No, its dependent on Earths place in its revolution around the Sun.
What moon phase comes after a New Moon?
Waxing Crescent
What direction does the Sun rise from?
The East
Name the four Astronomical Seasons
Winter Solstice, Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumnal Equinox
If we face north and our shadow is on our left, what time of day is it?
sometime in the morning.
Are all stories about the Constellations the same?
No, different cultures have different stories.
If the light is on the left of the moon it is...
Waining
What is the outer layer of the Sun called?
The Photosphere
Why do we have Winter in the northern Hemisphere?
Because of the tilt of the Earth and the rays from the Sun being less direct
How do Sunglasses protect our eyes?
88
Full moon, waning gibbous,...
third quarter
What are the "dark spots" on the surface of the Sun called?
Sun Spots
If its Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter
What circumstances do sundials NOT work in?
At night, on cloudy days
What did our ancestors use constellations for?
How does a Solar Eclipse happen?
When the Moon aligns with the Sun and block the light. (Sun -- Moon -- Earth)
What kind of Rays does the Sun produce that is harmful?
Ultraviolet Rays
Why do places like California or Hawaii have constant temperatures compared to Calgary?
How many days does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
365.24 days