Stellar Patterns Quiz

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What is the main function of a Charge-coupled device (CCD)?

Store and display images (correct)

Track celestial objects

Create a calendar for harvesting

Predict the future

How did Ancient Babylonians believe they could predict the future?

By using the North Star

By creating a calendar

By tracking the sun's movement

By observing planets (correct)

What was the purpose of an Armillary Sphere?

To guide navigation across the sea

To track the sun

To predict harvest times

To represent the great circles of heaven (correct)

What was the main use of the North Star, also known as Polaris, by ancient travelers?

To guide their way Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of a Space Telescope like NASA's James Webb Telescope?

To get a clearer view of celestial objects Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient Phoenicians use the sun's movement for navigation?

As a reference for directions Signup and view all the answers

Why were Zodiac signs used in ancient times?

To identify strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient people track the best time to plant and harvest crops?

By using constellations and creating a calendar Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the uses of Zodiac signs in ancient times?

To identify desires and attitudes based on planetary alignments Signup and view all the answers

How did Space Telescopes differ from standard telescopes like Armillary Spheres?

They were placed outside Earth for better views of celestial objects Signup and view all the answers

Stellar Patterns Quiz

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What is the main function of a Charge-coupled device (CCD)?

How did Ancient Babylonians believe they could predict the future?

What was the purpose of an Armillary Sphere?

What was the main use of the North Star, also known as Polaris, by ancient travelers?

What was the primary function of a Space Telescope like NASA's James Webb Telescope?

How did ancient Phoenicians use the sun's movement for navigation?

Why were Zodiac signs used in ancient times?

How did ancient people track the best time to plant and harvest crops?

What was one of the uses of Zodiac signs in ancient times?

How did Space Telescopes differ from standard telescopes like Armillary Spheres?

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