Celestial Sphere Flashcards
1
Q
Celestial Sphere
A
Grid system for
sky as it appears
to Earth.
2
Q
Celestial Equator
A
hovers directly above earth’s equator
3
Q
Celestial Poles
A
lies directly above Earth North and South poles
4
Q
Polaris
A
North Star (dec= 90)
5
Q
Zenith
A
point directly above you
6
Q
Ecliptic (Plane)
A
The flat plane of the solar system
7
Q
Equinox
A
Sun has 0 degrees declination
8
Q
Solstice
A
Declination is +/- 23° 30’
9
Q
Right Ascension
A
Angular distance
measured eastward along
the celestial equator. Measured in hours minuets and seconds
10
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