astronomy overview outline
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Astronomy Overview Outline. Very detailed!TRANSCRIPT
Astronomy: Earth Science
I. Chapter 26: Astronomy A. Value
Astronomy: the study of the universe Astronomers: the scientists who study astronomy Astronomers study astronomy for the pure fact of wanting to
know more (learning) and that it is beneficial to humans.B. Characteristics
The Universe is 14 BILLION years old or more Contains galaxies. Galaxies are large collections of stars and
dust Levels of Age Organization: Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, The
Sun, PlanetsC. Measurement
Distance can be measured by:- Astronomical Units: AU - OR Light Years: Speed of Light/ Distance
D. Devices An example of an instrument used in space and in Astronomy
is a telescopeE. Rotating
1. Rotation: Earth spinning on its axis 2. Rotation Time: Approx. 1 day3. Sun Rising:
- Sun appears to rise East ( Morn.) to West (Night) 4. The part of the Earth facing the Sun experiences Sunlight.
F. The Foucault Pendulum Evidence that Earth rotates By J. Foucault The Reason that the pendulum was moving was that the floor
(floor being Earth) movingG. The Coriolis Effect
Evidence that the Earth Rotates States that ocean currents and the wind belts don’t move in
straight paths