Astronomy 2
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What constellation will the sun be at when it sets.
None
How many stars did Galileo observe?
4
How long does it take for the sun to appear to migrate from one constellation to another?
1 month
What is the earths motion around the sun?
Revolution
What is the apparent motion of the sun across the sky created by?
Earths counter clockwise rotation
Where is the sun at the Zenith on March 21st?
The equator
Why is the Tropic Of Cancer the hottest?
It gets the most incoming solar radiation
Which of Kepler’s Laws describe the shape of an objects orbit?
Kepler’s 1st Law
What causes the moons apparent phases?
The orbit of the moon around the earth
Where are you on earth during a total solar eclipse?
The umbra
What is the order of the moon phases?
New, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
When is the sun at the zenith of the tropic of capricorn?
Winter
When is the sun at zenith at the tropic of cancer?
Summer
What is Kepler’s 1st law?
Law of ellipses
What is Kepler’s 2nd law?
Law of equal area
What is Kepler’s 3rd law?
Law of harmony
Where are we located on earth during a partial eclipse?
The penumbra