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What is the term used to describe the study of objects and phenomena in space?
What is the term used to describe the study of objects and phenomena in space?
- Astrology
- Astrobiology
- Aerodynamics
- Astronomy (correct)
Which of the following events occurs around June 21 in the northern hemisphere?
Which of the following events occurs around June 21 in the northern hemisphere?
- Vernal equinox
- Autumnal equinox
- Winter solstice
- Summer solstice (correct)
What do we call celestial bodies that are primarily visible at night and grouped to form patterns?
What do we call celestial bodies that are primarily visible at night and grouped to form patterns?
- Asteroids
- Constellations (correct)
- Planets
- Galaxies
The Big Dipper is known by which name in Lakota culture?
The Big Dipper is known by which name in Lakota culture?
What is the phenomenon called when daylight and nighttime hours are equal?
What is the phenomenon called when daylight and nighttime hours are equal?
In the southern hemisphere, when does winter begin?
In the southern hemisphere, when does winter begin?
Which of the following was NOT a purpose of stars for early civilizations?
Which of the following was NOT a purpose of stars for early civilizations?
What is the term for important annual events signified by the longest and shortest days of the year?
What is the term for important annual events signified by the longest and shortest days of the year?
Flashcards
Astronomy
Astronomy
The study of objects and phenomena in space.
Astronomers
Astronomers
People who study astronomy.
Constellations
Constellations
A grouping of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky.
Celestial Bodies
Celestial Bodies
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Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
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Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
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Equinoxes
Equinoxes
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Navigation
Navigation
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Study Notes
Space
- There are many interesting things in space.
- Astronomy is the study of objects and phenomena in space.
- Astronomers are people who study space.
- Celestial bodies are objects in space.
- Stars are grouped together to form constellations.
Constellations
- Different cultures have different names for constellations.
- Ex: The Big Dipper is known by the Lakota people as Oceti Sakowin, which represents stages of life.
- Constellations can be used as calendars and for navigation.
Sky Calendars
- Solstices are important annual events.
- The summer solstice occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the longest day and the start of summer.
- The winter solstice occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day and the beginning of winter.
- The Southern Hemisphere has reversed solstices.
Equinoxes
- Equinoxes are days when daylight and nighttime are equal.
- The vernal equinox is around March 21st.
- The autumnal equinox is around September 22nd.
Navigation
- Stars were used to determine seasons and locations.
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