Celestial Objects
Give an example of a celestial object
The Sun, stars, nebulae, black holes, asteroids, the Moon, comets, meteorites, planets, galaxies
What are constellations?
The Earth spins a full 360 degrees every day
How many phases does the moon have?
8
What is the name of the calendar most people use?
What is the definition of a Celestial Object?
Anything that exists in space outside of Earth's atmosphere
What is the official name of the constellation nicknamed "The Hunter"?
Orion
What is Revolution?
The Earth moves in a circle around the Sun every 365.24 days
Which word do we use to describe the moon when its getting bigger
Waxing
What are the two names used for the calendar used globally?
The International Standard Calendar or the Gregorian Calendar
Name one of the planets in our galaxy
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is the name of the constellation that is shaped like a W?
Cassiopeia or "The Queen"
Which type of the Earth's movement gives us years?
Revolution
How long does it take the moon to go through its 8 phases?
29.5 days
What is the Gregorian Calendar based on?
It is based on the solar year, which is the time it takes the Earth to revolve around the Sun
Why shouldn't we use our eyes to view all celestial objects?
What is the nickname for Ursa Minor?
"The Little Bear" or "The Little Dipper"
Which type of the Earth's movement gives us days?
Rotation
What is a lunar calendar?
A calendar that tracks months using the phases of the Moon
How are the Gregorian Calendar and the Lunar Calendar similar
Both calendars use celestial objects to organize them
What technologies can we use to view celestial objects?
Telescopes, binoculars, planetariums, pinhole cameras
How can Polaris be used for navigation?
Polaris can be used to figure out which direction is North because it is located above the North Pole
Which type of the Earth's movement gives us seasons?
Revolution
How many months are there in Cree culture?
13, for the 13 lunar moons
How is the Lunar Calendar different from the Gregorian Calendar?
Lunar calendars use the moon phases are are sometimes organized into 13 months. The Gregorian calendar uses the revolution around the Sun and is organized into 12 months plus leap years