Astronomy 100-09

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Philosophy of Astronomy and Science
What is the definition of science 1,
Development of physical laws 2
2  cards
Numbers / Angles / Astronomical Sizes
Scientific notation 1,
Angular diameters 2,
Use of prefixes 3
4  cards
The Sky
Celestial sphere 1,
Use and significance of constella...,
Apparent motions of the sky 3
6  cards
Lunar Phases
Lunar cycle 1,
Geometry of earth moon and sun 2,
Lunar and solar eclipses 3
3  cards
Ancient Cosmology and Planetary Motions
Observed motions of the planets 1,
Geocentric cosmology 2,
Heliocentric cosmology and it s i...
7  cards
Galileo's Observations (first telescopic observer)
Galileo s astronomical discoverie...,
Galileo s contributions to the sc...
2  cards
Kepler's Laws
Contributions of tycho brahe 1,
Kepler s first law of orbital mot...,
Kepler s second law of orbital mo...
5  cards
Newton's Laws
Newton s first law of motion 1,
Newton s second law of motion 2,
Newton s third law of motion 3
5  cards
Solar System
General description of solar syst...,
Terrestrial planets 2,
Jovian planets 3
3  cards
Terrestrial Planets
Mercury surface features 1,
Mercury atmosphere temp 2,
Venus surface features 3
8  cards
Jovian Planets
Properties of jovian planets 1,
Comparison between jovians 2,
Atmospheric composition of the jo...
5  cards
Solar System Debris (review from text)
Meteoroids 1,
Meteors 2,
Meteorites 3
6  cards
Conceptual Questions
What is the scientific process th...,
List the apperant motions of the ...,
What causes the earth s seasons 3
15  cards

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