section 3- mapping the stars Flashcards
1
Q
constellation
A
a region of the sky that contains a recognizable star pattern and that is used to describe the location of objects in space.
2
Q
zenith
A
the angle between an object in the sky and the horizon.
3
Q
altitude
A
the angle between an object in the sky and the horizon
4
Q
the line where the sky and the earth appear to meet.
A
horizon
5
Q
light year
A
the distance that light travels in one year: about 9.46 trillion kilometers.
