Starry, Starry Night Workshop

Starry, Starry Night Workshop

February 2, 2018

Susan Ogden & Stephen Ogden

Exploring the Universe of Science

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Overview

? What we will accomplish tonight

? For each major topic, we will review example test questions, discuss key concepts, and answer your questions

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Overview

? Part I

? Rotation and revolution

? Seasons ? Moon phases ? Eclipses

? Part II

? Celestial Sphere ? Constellations

? Part III

? Stellar evolution ? Galaxies and nebulae

? Part IV

? Telescopes

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Revolution and Rotation

Try the Example Questions:

1. The scientific term for a planet's trip around the sun is:

a. Revolution b. Light Year c. Rotation d. Solstice

2. As viewed from above the north pole, which direction is a retrograde orbit ? clockwise or counterclockwise? ___________________.

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Revolution and Rotation

Try the Example Questions:

1. The scientific term for a planet's trip around the sun is:

a. Revolution b. Light Year c. Rotation d. Solstice

2. As viewed from above the north pole, which direction is a retrograde orbit ? clockwise or counterclockwise? ___________________.

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