How does the shape of the Earth affect our view of the stars? We will be taking a “virtual” field trip to different spots on the Earth and viewing the stars there. We…

1.Ursa major Ursa major (latin: “larger bear”;also known as the Great Bear and Charles Wain )is a constellation visible throughout the year in most of the northen hemisphere.…

1. L.O: REVIEW EARTH’SSHAPE, LATITUDE andLONGITUDE 2. The true shape of Earth is anoblate sphere.The earth is slightly flat at the polesand bulging at the equator. 3. The…

Slide 1 Chapter 21 STARS Slide 2 Characteristics of Stars Groups of stars that form patterns in the sky are called constellations –Example: Ursa Major (Big Bear), Ursa…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Please grab your clicker again! Slide 3 Bell Work 9-10-15 How does Astrology differ from Astronomy? Slide 4 Scale Scale Description 4 Through independent…

Slide 1 Aim: What is the relationship between latitude and Polaris? Do now: Using your ESRT, page 5, tell me the latitude and longitude of the following locations. Be sure…

Slide 1 UNIT 4 SPACE EXPLORATION Slide 2 Chapter 10 – The Universe Text page 350 ASTRONOMY – branch of physics which studies celestial bodies and the universe Any natural…

Discovering The Universe for Yourself Patterns in the Sky The Constellation Orion Constellations: Recognizable patterns in the sky are called Constellations. There are 88…

ASTRONOMY TERMS The Universe: Everything in existence. Created around 15 billion years ago due to the Big Bang. Approximately 30 billion light years in diameter and expanding…

* Apparent/Actual Motions Summary Daily motion of sun (and nightly motion of stars) is due to Earthâs rotation. Local noon occurs for an observer on the Earth when the Sun…