How many phases in a moon cycle?
8 different phases
What are telescopes used for?
Long distance viewing
View stars and constellations.
Catalog the exact location of stars and track their movements.
What are space crafts?
It is a vehicle that is designed to fly and operate in outer space.
What are star constellations?
Any of certain groupings of stars that were imagine
Can human live outside of Earth?
Human can only live on Earth from what we have discovered
What is Moon Light?
What is the name of the part you look through in telescopes?
Eye piece
What are 2 functions of a space crafts?
Exploration
Observation
Communication
Weather Monitoring
Research
Navigation
Why might star constellations be important?
In some cases the constellations may have had ceremonial or religious significance.
What is solar system?
a system of a Sun and the objects that move around it
How long is a moon cycle?
This cycle lasts about 29.5 days.
What do telescopes collect in order for us to see through it?
Light!
Name 2 uses of the space crafts
2.space stations
3.Earth monitoring
4.scientific experiment
5.Tourism
6. Connecting us
How many types of star are there?
seven.
How many planets are there in the solar system.
Eight.
What is a moon cycle?
A moon cycle is the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases, from new moon to full moon and back again.
Telescopes help scientist study what large object?
Stars aka The Sun!
Name 2 challenges in making the space craft
Extreme Temperatures
Radiation:
Microgravity
How many star constellations are there/did we talked about?
Thirteen. Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpius Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius Pisces
Where is earth located in the solar system?
Earth is the third planet from the Sun with an approximate distance of 149.6 million kilometres
New Moon: The moon is completely dark and invisible.
Waxing Crescent: A small, bright silver appears on the right side.
First Quarter: The right half of the moon is lit up.
Waxing Gibbous: More than half is lit, but it’s not full yet.
Full Moon: The entire moon is bright and round.
Waning Gibbous: More than half is lit on the left side
Last Quarter: The left half of the moon is lit .
Waning Crescent: Only a small sliver is left on the left side.
Name one part of the spacecraft
1. Propulsion System: Engines
2. Power System: Batteries and solar panels that store energy.
3. Avionics: navigation, communication, and control.
4. Thermal Control: Manage temperature
5. Life Support: provide air, water, and temperature control for crews.
Name three different types of stars.
Red giant star, red supergiant star, blue giant star, white dwarf star, yellow dwarf star, red dwarf star, brown dwarf star.
What is the distance between Earth and the Sun.
approximate distance of 149.6 million kilometres