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What is the correct order of the eight major phases of the Moon as mentioned in the text?
What triggers an eclipse according to the text?
Which five planets have been known and observed since prehistoric times?
What happens when planets move across the sky, according to the text?
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What are comets?
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What was noticed by ancient astronomers other than the Sun, Moon, and stars?
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What is the main characteristic of the geocentric model?
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What is the main purpose of ancient astronomers' observations of astronomical phenomena?
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What would happen to Earth if the Sun didn't exist?
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Which of the following is NOT a planet in our solar system?
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What is the term for the events recorded by ancient astronomers to understand the universe?
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What is unique about the Copernican model?
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Study Notes
Phases of the Moon
- There are 8 major phases of the Moon as it orbits the Earth, resulting from varying angles of illumination by the Sun
- The phases, in order, are: new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent
Eclipses
- An eclipse occurs when one celestial body passes into the shadow of another
- Eclipses are a result of the angles of illumination by the Sun as the Moon orbits the Earth
Motion of Planets
- Planets appear to brighten and dim as they move across the sky
- Ancient astronomers observed 5 planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, which appear as points of light that move relative to other stars
Comets
- Comets are small celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun
- They are thought to be leftovers from the formation of our solar system 4.6 billion years ago
Ancient Astronomers
- Ancient astronomers recorded astronomical phenomena, leading to the creation of ancient calendars and charts
- Their observations allowed them to understand and analyze astronomical phenomena
Models of the Universe
- Ptolemaic Geocentric Model: Earth is at the center, with the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets orbiting around it
- Copernican Heliocentric Model: the Sun is at the center, with the planets orbiting around it
The Solar System
- The solar system consists of 8 major planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- The planets orbit around the Sun, with Earth being the planet we live on
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Test your knowledge on astronomical phenomena, models used to explain them, and their impact on Earth and society. Dive into space by identifying heavenly bodies and understanding their motions. Explore the relationships between the Sun, Earth, Moon, and space station.
