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History of Astro
Planets
Seasons
Moon
Asteroids, Comets, Meteors
100
What are the two models of the universe?
Geocentric and Heliocentric
100
Name the 8 planets in order - starting from the sun.
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune
100
List the seasons in order - starting with Spring.
Spring Summer Fall Winter
100
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth?
~28 days (about a month)
100
What do we sometimes call meteors?
Shooting stars
200
Which model of the universe was first? AND who came up with it?
Geocentric; Ptolemy
200
What are the two types of planets?
Inner and Outer
200
If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, which season is it having?
Summer
200
Where is the NEW moon always located?
Between the Earth and the Sun
200
What does a comet have that the others don't?
A tail - called a coma
300
Which model of the universe was more correct? AND who came up with it?
Heliocentric; Copernicus
300
All outer planets are made of what? Are they big or small?
Gas; BIG
300
If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, which season is the Southern Hemisphere having?
Winter
300
What phase of the moon does a Lunar Eclipse occur during?
Full Moon
300
Where are asteroids?
Usually found in the asteroid belt (between Mars and Jupiter)
400
What was the beginning of our universe? When did it happen?
Big Bang; 14 billion years ago
400
All inner planets are made of what? Are they big or small?
Rock; small
400
How many hours of daylight will the Northern Hemisphere have during September 21?
12 - It is the Autumnal Equinox
400
Why isn't there a Solar or a Lunar Eclipse every month?
The moon's orbit is tilted!
400
Where are meteors located?
In our atmosphere
500
Who helped Copernicus gather evidence? What did he make?
Galileo; Telescope
500
Which planet does not have much of an atmosphere?
Mercury
500
What causes seasons?
TILT and Revolution
500
What is the difference between the Spring Tide and Neap Tide?
Spring - during the Full and New moons, big tidal range Neap - during the quarter moons, small tidal range
500
Which direction do the comet's tails always face?
Away from the sun!