Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
A large, glowing ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion in its core.
A
a Star
2
Q
A moderately large flying object that [1] orbits a star, [2] is large enough for its gravity to make it round, [3] has cleared most objects from its orbital path
A
a Planet
3
Q
An object that orbits a planet
A
a Moon
4
Q
The Sun and all the material that orbits it
A
our Solar System
5
Q
A star and any material that orbits it
A
a Star System
6
Q
A great island of stars and space, orbiting a common center
A
a Galaxy
7
Q
Easily recognizable pattern or group of stars, smaller than a constellation
A
Asterism
8
Q
point that’s directly overhead
A
Zenith
9
Q
apparent size of an object
A
angular size
10
Q
distance an object is above the horizon
A
altitude
11
Q
direction that you’re facing; due north is 0 degrees
A
azimuth
