Astronomy VS Astrology Flashcards
How many days in a year did the Egyptian Calendar have?
360 Days per year
What are Comets?
Planet like things with tails
What is the Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion?
The law where the planets move in a elliptical manner
What is astrology
Belief that the planets, stars, and etc effect our lives
What is Astronomy
Scientific study of celestial beings a d phenomena that originate outside earth
What is Galileo Galilei the Father of?
Father of Observational Astronomy
Father of Modern Physics
Father of Science
What is the Geocentric Theory?
The theory where the planet earth is the center of our solar system
What is the Hailey’s Comet?
The comet associated with Harold II of England’s death
What is the Heliocentric Theory?
The theory where the sun is the center of the solar system
What is the Starry Vault theory?
Stars, planets and etc. are turning on a giant sphere container
Which battle did Harold II of England died in?
Battle of Hastings
Which book was the authority of astronomy for almost 1000 years
Almagest book
Who improved the telescope?
Galileo Galilei
Who is the Father of Modern Astronomy?
Nicholas Copernicus
Who is the Father of Modern Physics?
Galileo Galilei
