Astronomy Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the definition of astronomy?
The scientific study of stars, planets and other celestial bodies.
Define Constellation
A recognizable pattern made out of a group of stars.
Define Rotation
Spin
Define Revolution
A full trial the earth has moved around the sun.
Define Axis
Earth’s imaginary line that runs through centre of the Earth from pole to pole.
Define Orbit
The path the Earth follows.
Define Climate
Long-term weather of a region
Define Telescope
Technology that helps people see space
Define Satellite
An object that orbits a planet.
Define Eclipse
When the Earth, Sun and moon are lined up.
Define Solar Eclipse
When the Earth, sun and Moon are lined up, and the Moon is between the Earth and Sun, the Moon blocks the sun’s light from reaching the Earth.
Define Lunar Eclipse
The Earth blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon, giving it a reddish colour.
Define Geocentric model
A model which the Earth is in the middle
Define Heliocentric model
A model which the sun is in the middle
Who made the Heliocentric model?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Who made the Geocentric model?
Claudius Ptolemy
