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a gigantic atomic furnace where heat is generated by the conversion of hydrogen into helium
star
What is shorthand notation for writing large numbers?
scientific notation
What is the distance that light travels in one year?
a light year
Which does the Bible mean by the phrase "firmament of the heavens"?
Expanse, firm material, interstellar space
What is solstice?
occurs when the Sun is at its greatest distance from the Celestial Equator; the shortest day of winter and the longest day of Summer
A Hebraic grammatical form in which ideas are presented in a sandwiched fashion instead of logical order
Chiasm
What is an Equinox?
occurs when the path of the Sun crosses the Celestial Equator; the beginning of spring and autumn
On what day was the firmament created?
Day 2
What is the study of the nature of workings of the observable universe?
Cosmology
What is the study of ideas about the origin and generation of the universe?
Cosmogony
What is Gravitational Time Dilation?
The force that causes clocks and all physical processes to tick at different rates in different parts of the universe.
What is the purpose of the heavenly bodies?
Stars reveal the power, the might, the knowledge, the purpose, and the wonder of the Creator God.
What is Galactic Redshift?
a calculated shift to the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum that is proportional to the distance that a remote galaxy is from us.
What is an Astronomical unit?
a unit of measure defined as the distance from the Earth and the Sun/
What is a Lucid Star?
a star that can be seen with the naked eye
What is a sign in ancient times?
signs were used as a witness of a special covenant either between God and making or between different peoples on the earth.
What is a radio star?
a star that gives no visible light but can be detected by radio telescopes.
What is Parallax?
a method whereby astronomers can measure stellar distances.
Extra Credit
Why Study the Stars?
1st because they speak to us concerning the wondrous attributes and purposes of their Creator.
2nd because great men of faith studied them and drew inspiration from them
3rd they are symbols revealing to us Christ and heavenly host and earthly rulers
How are the stars and earthly rulers connected?
The idols of the Old Testament nations were fallen angels who, in opposition to God yet under control by God, exercised control over these nations.