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Define constellations?

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a group of stars that form an imaginary outline on the celestial sphere

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How many recognized constellations are there in total?

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88

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How many recognized constellations are there in the northern hemisphere?

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30

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How many recognized constellations are there in the southern hemisphere?

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32

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How many recognized constellations are being shared by the 2 hemispheres and where are they located?

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26, on the side of the celestial sphere

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When did the star of Bethlehem last appear and how did it appear?

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Last December 21, due to the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter

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How often does the star of Bethlehem appear?

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Every 800 years

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What is the star of Bethlehem also known as?

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The Polaris or north star, which is the brightest star in the northern hemisphere

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Describe the star of Bethlehem?

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A supernova, which is a very bright light due to the explosion of supergiants

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Describe the stone hedge?

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It was used by neolithic people to study the day, month, and location of the earth as it revolves around the sun

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How many ring positions are there in the stone hedge?

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56 for the outermost, 30 for the middle, and 29 for the inner

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Describe astronomy?

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It is the study of the universe comprising of the planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes

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Describe the celestial sphere?

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It is an imaginary bubble used to locate the position of heavenly bodies outside of earth. It is also concentric with earth meaning it shares the same center

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What are heavenly bodies?

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Stars, comets, and meteors

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What is the celestial sphere also known as?

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Galaxy

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What is the size of the celestial sphere?

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No specific size because it is not calculable

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What are the 4 parts of the celestial sphere?

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Celestial equator, North and South celestial poles, and Ecliptic

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Describe the celestial equator?

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Divides the north and south celestial poles

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Which heavenly bodies do the Philippines see? Why?

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All heavenly bodies located in the north celestial pole because the Philippines is located in the northern hemisphere

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What is found in the north celestial pole?

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Polaris, the brightest star in the northern hemisphere

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Describe an ecliptic?

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It is the path where the earth rotates on its axis

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Describe a zenith?

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It is the highest peak above our head on the celestial sphere

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What is apart of the zenith? Describe.

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Azimuth, which is the 360-degree surrounding

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What are the degree measurements of the azimuth according to cardinal directions?

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0: north, 90: east, 180: south, 270: west

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Why do stars appear at night?
Because they generate their own light and this light is reflected by the atmosphere
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Do stars twinkle?
No, they are just balls of gases and fire
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What are the lit-up and twinkling objects in the sky?
Twinkling: stars, lit-up: planets
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Where does the life cycle of stars begin?
It starts in the middle, which is the star-forming Nebula
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How is a protostar made?
As hydrogen gases fuse due to gravity, they form helium gases and continue to fuse until they create a carbon core. From there, a protostar is produced
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What happens if the protostar has a low fusion rate?
A low mass star would be produced and the life cycle will continue towards the left side
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What happens if the protostar has a high fusion rate?
A high mass star would be produced and the life cycle will continue towards the right side
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What are the characteristics of a low mass star?
Low pressure, fusion rate, temperature, cooler, and few amounts of gases accumulated
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What are the characteristics of a high mass star?
High pressure, fusion rate, temperature, hotter, and more amounts of gases accumulated
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What is the sun considered as?
Low mass star
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How does the life cycle of a low mass star start?
From the low mass protostar, it will continue to accumulate gases making it bigger which will then enter the main sequence stage
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How does the life cycle of a high mass star start?
From the high mass protostar, it will continue to accumulate gases making it bigger which will then enter the main sequence stage
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What is the main sequence stage of a low mass star's cycle and what does it turn to?
Sun-like star that turns in a giant
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What is the main sequence stage of a high mass star's cycle and what does it turn to?
Massive star, resulting in a supergiant due to the high pressure, fusion rate, and temperature
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Low mass star: What forms after a giant? How?
Planetary nebula, because pressure and energy is used up, causing it to collapse
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High mass star: What forms after a supergiant? How?
Supernova, because supergiant will explode due to massive pressure
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Low mass star: What are the blue and orange looking fireworks do in the planetary nebula?
They are gases that fused which will spread and collapse
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Low mass star: What happens after planetary nebula collapses?
The core of the planetary nebula will be the one left, forming a white dwarf
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High mass star: What happens after a supernova is formed?
The supernova core can either turn into a black hole or a neutron star
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Describe a black hole?
It is a hole in the ground
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Describe a neutron star?
It is neither positively nor negatively charged
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How does the life cycle of a low mass star restart?
The gases released from planetary nebula will repeat the cycle
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How does the life cycle of a high mass star restart?
The debris of gases from the explosion will repeat the cycle
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How many years does it take for the sun to turn into a white dwarf?
Millions of years
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Recap the lifecycle of a low mass star?
1. From low fusion rate protostar, it formed a low mass star 2. Gathers gases making it bigger in size, turning into a sun-like star 3. Turns into a giant as it grows bigger 4. Turns into a planetary nebula as giant collapses due to pressure and energy being used up 5. Planetary nebula will collapse and only the planetary nebula core would be left, forming a white dwarf 6. Gases released from planetary nebula collapsing will repeat the cycle
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Recap the lifecycle of a high mass star?
1. From high fusion rate protostar, it formed a high mass star 2. Gathers gases making it bigger in size, turning into a massive star 3. Turns into a supergiant as it grows bigger 4. Turns into a supernova as supergiant explodes 5. Supernova core either turns into a black hole or a neutron star 6. Debris of gases from explosion will repeat the cycle
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How big is a high mass star?
8-10 times bigger than the sun
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How are stars classified?
Color & temperature, Luminosity, and Size,
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Describe type O?
Blue, hottest and brightest, 1st
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Describe type B?
Blue white, 2nd
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Describe type A?
White, 3rd
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Describe type F?
Yellow white, 4th
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Describe type G?
Yellow, 5th
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Describe type K?
Orange, it is an intermediate between orange and red, sometimes it is also called brown. 6th
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Describe type M?
Red, coolest and dimmest, 7th
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What are the color types and corresponding temperatures of stars?
Blue: type O (hottest and brightest) Blue white: type B White: type A Yellow white: type F Yellow: type G Orange: type K Red: type M (coolest and dimmest)
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What are the classifications of luminosity according to magnitude?
Absolute and apparent magnitude
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Describe absolute magnitude?
It is the true brightness of a star at a standard distance of 32.6 light-years
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Describe apparent magnitude?
It is the brightness of a star depending on the location and observer
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Where and when is it best to go stargazing? Why?
During the night in a high area province because no light pollution is seen and the atmosphere is thinner
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What are the 3 sizes of a star?
Supergiant, giant, and dwarf
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What are the colors stars can come into?
Red, blue, yellow, and brown that appears purple
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Describe the H-R Diagram?
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, a visual aid that shows connection of classification of stars
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Describe the 3 evolutionary stages?
Age of stars in its lifecycle. Protostar, Main sequence, Ending star
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Describe Tres Marias constellation?
Seen all throughout the Philippines at different locations depending on the month
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What are the names of 3 stars part of Tres Marias?
Alnilam, Mintaka, and Alnitak
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Describe Aquila constellation?
Eagle shaped
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Describe Pegasus constellation?
Winged-horse shaped
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Describe Ursa Major constellation?
Great big bear / Big dipper
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Describe Ursa Minor constellation?
Small bear / Little dipper
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Which constellation is Polaris star in?
Ursa Minor
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Describe an asterism?
A star part of a constellation within a bigger constellation which spans across other constellations as well
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What is an example of an asterism?
The Great Square
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How are constellations and zodiac signs related?
On your birthday, you are aligned on the constellation while the sun is blocking the view
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When should you look at your birthday constellation?
A month before your birthday so that the sun won't block it
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Which constellation is Tres Marias apart of?
Orion

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