Definitions
This was the first model used to explain the solar system
Geocentric Model
If a person is looking east, what is their azimuth in degrees?
90
How many satellites do we need to find somethings location
3
What type of telescopes are not affected by the weather?
Radio
As sound waves get closer together the frequency becomes
higher
The first stage in a stars life is...
Protostar
A cold star appears what color on the Hertzsrpung Russel Diagram
Red
What are the three parts of a rocket?
Machinery, fuel, payload
How does increasing the size of the lens and mirrors affect telescopes
more powerful, better view/picture
What does RABT stand for?
red away, blue away
The highest point in the sky is called the...
Zenith
Light travels at
300,000 km/s
Communication satellites are in what type of orbit
geosynchronus
Keck I and Keck II are examples of what principle
Interferometry
What is Canada's biggest contribution to the ISS
Canadarm 2
Stars are formed here
Nebula
As a star dies it becomes _______ in size
Larger
Which one of Newton's Laws of Motion has most been discussed in this course
for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction
Which type of wave has more energy: gamma or x-ray?
gamma
Who owns space is an example of what type of issue surrounding space
political
This telescope uses lenses
Refracting Telescope
The suns path in the sky is called the
Ecliptic
What would be an advantage of a solar sail
speed, less fuel once in space
What is one way you can determine distance in space without measuring it?
triangulation or parallax
Charged particles from the sun are called
coronal mass ejection