PPT-Astronomy Astrophysics The Celestial Sphere

The Earth rotates about its axis and revolves around the sun We sometimes talk as though the Earth were fixed and the celestial objects stars sun moon planets move around us This is based on antiquity and is not true but it is sometimes a good way to look at the situation. De64257ne celestial equator celestial pole right as cension declination ecliptic equinox solstice and 64257nd these on the celestial sphere Explain how we can use the celestial sphere to model the yearly motion of the Sun and the daily motions of st ). Jordan Bertholf, Period 5, October 15 2013. Astronomer. An Astronomer studies Celestial Bodies(or space) and Gamma-Ray bursts. Astronomy consists of stargazing and looking through science grade telescopes. As well as reading the latest discoveries.. Historical Perspective. Observations of Indigenous People. Enabling people to track seasons when dependent on agriculture. The Moon’s cycle of phases. The seven days are named after the Sun, Moon, and five recognized planets in ancient times. Charting the Heavens. 1.1 Our Place in Space. . Earth. is average – we don’t occupy any special place in the universe. . Universe. : totality of all space, time, matter, and energy. 1.1 Our Place in Space. Introductory . Astronomy . The . Celestial Sphere. 1. The Celestial Sphere. Pattern of stars . unchanging. : can imagine them fixed on a sphere surrounding Earth. Celestial Sphere. is large and rigid. Fundamental. . Astrophysics. Definition. . and . purpose. Astronomy. . appeared. a . few. . thousand. . years. . ago. as a . descriptive. . “. science. ” . on. . the. position and . motion. Detailed Study 3.1. Chapter . 10.1: Motion in the Heavens. Astronomy. The night sky or ‘heavens’ is a spectacular . natural display . best . seen from a dark setting . (away . from city . lights).. Christy Adams. Who is admitted?. D&C 76:50-70. Those who received the testimony of Jesus Christ and were baptized and received the Holy Ghost. Those who are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Those of the Church of the Firstborn (Church of Christ). Medieval Latin Astronomy. Chronology of Medieval Latin Astronomy. 400 AD. 600. 800. 1000. 1200. 1400. Martianus. . Capella. , . Nuptials Philology & Mercury. Macrobius. , . Commentary on Dream of Scipio. Lesson Objectives. • To use and understand celestial . co-ordinates.. • To explain why Polaris remains fixed in the sky at an elevation equal to latitude. Celestial Co- ordinates. In astronomy, a celestial coordinate system is a system for specifying positions of celestial objects: satellites, planets, . Astrophysics ACTIVITIES ASTROPHYSICS MAJORS DO: Astronomy is some�mes considered a sub�eld of physics. Astrophysics is a specializa�on in the �eld of astro Why is it important?. Black holes. ExoPlanets. Specialized Skills. Earnings/Wages. Related Jobs. Future Trends. Conclusion. Table of Contents. Many people believe that there are no new discoveries left to be made in astrophysics. . A sphere is ⅔ a cylinders volume.. Volume units are cube. . . Attributes of a Sphere: . Diameter/Height. Volume of a Sphere formula: . V= . 4/3 . πr^3. Example 1: . Find the Volume for the following sphere. The radius is 8 inches. . Astrologers generally believe that the movements and positions of celestial bodies can inform them about events experienced on a human scale or that predictions can be made from them.. Astrology is the NONSCIENTIFIC study of the sky and celestial bodies..