What do astronomers do?
In this lesson, we will discuss the differences between Astrology and Astronomy, particularly which one is considered scientific. We will then discover the works of famous astronomers and their contributions to society.
What do astronomers do?
In this lesson, we will discuss the differences between Astrology and Astronomy, particularly which one is considered scientific. We will then discover the works of famous astronomers and their contributions to society.
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- Describe what the work of an astronomer is
- Name famous astronomers and what they discovered
- Describe what astronomers are currently trying to find out about the universe
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4 Questions
Q1.
What is larger?
A galaxy
A solar system
Q2.
What galaxy are we in?
Andromeda Galaxy
The Solar System
Whirlpool Galaxy
Q3.
Which of these is NOT one of the discoveries that led to the creation of the Big Bang Theory?
Every part of space seemed to have some heat in it as if there was an explosion that happened a lot time ago and the heat was left over.
Galaxies seemed to be getting further and further away and therefore the universe must be expanding.
Q4.
The Big Bang Theory suggests that ...
... a galaxy exploded and created all other galaxies, thus forming the universe.
... our universe is expanding because there will be an explosion in the future.
4 Questions
Q1.
One study of astrology was believed to have begun around the time of the...
Ancient Mayans
Ancient Romans
Q2.
The Ancient Mayans, who started Astronomy with detailed mapping of the stars and planets, lived in...
Egypt
Islamic World
Poland
Q3.
Who showed that the Earth and all the planets orbited the sun as we understand it today?
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Katherine Johnson
Ptolemy
Q4.
Who was a human computer that helped humans get into space?
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Nicolaus Copernicus
Ptolemy