Journey into Space

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Which field of study is concerned with space and what's in it?

  • Astronomy (correct)
  • Cosmology
  • Geology
  • Astrology

What is the main difference between astronomy and astrology?

  • Astronomy studies space, while astrology studies Earth
  • Astronomy is a science, while astrology is not (correct)
  • Astronomy studies the position of celestial bodies, while astrology studies the history of the universe
  • Astronomy uses telescopes, while astrology uses maps

What is cosmology?

  • The study of celestial bodies
  • The study of Earth and its geological features
  • The study of the history of the universe (correct)
  • The study of space and what's in it

What do modern astronomers use to observe things in space?

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What does astronomy explain?

<p>Why stars are where they are (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Scientific Revolution, scientists like Copernicus, Brahe, Galileo, Newton, and Kepler made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. For example, Copernicus showed that

<p>the Earth revolves around the sun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Newton propose during the Scientific Revolution?

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Which field of astronomy focuses on the study of planets?

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What is the field of astronomy that studies the stars?

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Which type of astronomy uses models to explain observational data?

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Study Notes

Astronomy

  • Astronomy is the field of study concerned with space and its contents.
  • Astronomy is distinct from astrology, which is the study of the supposed influence of the stars on human affairs.

Branches of Astronomy

  • Cosmology is the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe.
  • Planetary astronomy is the field that focuses on the study of planets.
  • Stellar astronomy is the field that studies the stars.
  • Theoretical astronomy uses models to explain observational data.

Historical Contributions

  • During the Scientific Revolution, scientists like Copernicus, Brahe, Galileo, Newton, and Kepler made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
  • Copernicus showed that the planets orbit around the Sun, not the Earth.
  • Newton proposed the law of universal gravitation, which explained the motion of celestial bodies.

Modern Observations

  • Modern astronomers use a variety of methods and technologies, such as telescopes, spacecraft, and satellites, to observe objects in space.
  • Astronomy explains various celestial phenomena, including the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies, as well as the formation and evolution of the universe.

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