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What is axial tilt in astronomy?
The angle between an object's rotational axis and its orbital axis
What happens when an object has an obliquity of 0 degrees?
The two axes point in the same direction
How does Earth's axial tilt relate to its rotational and orbital axes?
The rotational axis passes through the North and South Poles, while the orbital axis is perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit
What effect does a stable obliquity have on an object over its orbital period?
The orientation of the axis remains the same relative to the background of stars
What does axial tilt cause one pole of an object to do?
Point more toward the Sun
Test your knowledge of celestial bodies and their axial tilt with this astronomy quiz. Explore questions about obliquity, rotational axis, and orbital plane to deepen your understanding of axial tilt in space science.
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