space Flashcards
What are all objects in space including the earth called?
Astronomical Bodies
What are all objects we can see in space from earth called?
Celestial Bodies
What are the patterns in the sky that stars make?
Constellations
T OR F: large asteroids were used to teach lessons of life?
FALSE
Where did the first calenders come from?
Observing the sky
What are the 2 major days in the year that are the longest and shortest called?
Solstices
What day is winter solstice?
December 21st
What day is Summer Solstice?
June 21st, which is our longest day
what are between the solstices?
Equinoxes
What day is Spring equinox?
March 21st
What day is Fall equinox?
September 22nd
What is Altitude?
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
What is Azimuth?
an arc of the horizon measured between a fixed point
T or F: the earth moves through space
True
What is Rotation?
The Earth spinning on its Axis
