Question 1

From full Moon to third quarter Moon takes about a week.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n)________ is a framework of ideas and assumption used to explain some set ofobservations and make predictions about the real world.

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Question 3

An effective theory must:

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A)  have been proven.
B)  must have been around for centuries or longer.
C)  be continuously tested.
D)  include mathematical formulae.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The Sun's lowest position in the sky occurs at the ________.

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Question 5

The star Wolf 1061 has a parallax of 2.34 arcseconds, while the star Ross 652 has a parallaxof 1.70 arcseconds. What can you correctly conclude?

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A)  Both stars are outside the Milky Way Galaxy.
B)  Wolf 1061 must have a larger proper motion than Ross 652.
C)  Ross 652 must have a larger proper motion than Wolf 1061.
D)  Ross 652 is closer to Earth than Wolf 1061.
E)  Wolf 1061 is closer to Earth than Ross 652.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

What is the ecliptic?

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Question 7

If Sirius transits my local meridian tonight at 6:43 PM, when will it transit tomorrow?

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At 6:39 PM tomorrow ...

Question 8

A solar eclipse can only happen during a:

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A)  new Moon.
B)  solstice.
C)  first quarter Moon.
D)  full Moon.
E)  perihelion passage of the Sun.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The distances to other stars is best measured in ________.

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Question 10

What conditions are necessary for a partial solar eclipse?

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A)  new Moon on ecliptic, with us in the penumbral shadow
B)  full Moon on equator, with us in the umbral shadow
C)  new Moon at perigee
D)  full Moon at apogee
E)  first or third quarter Moon at a nodeF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The new Moon happens about once a month, and is often described as happening when theMoon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Why isn't there an eclipse during every new Moon?

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A)  The apparent size of the Moon is only occasionally large enough to block the Sun.
B)  The Moon is not actually directly between the Earth and the Sun during the new Moonbecause its orbit is tilted relative to the ecliptic plane.
C)  The Moon is not actually directly between the Earth and the Sun during the new Moonbecause its orbit is tilted relative to the celestial equator.
D)  The Moon can only block the Sun when it is furthest away from Earth, and most new Moonshappen when the Moon is at another place on its orbit.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you beenwatching it?

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A)  1 hour
B)  3 hours
C)  15 minutes
D)  15 seconds
E)  1 minuteF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

What are constellations?

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A)  groups of galaxies gravitationally bound and close together in the sky
B)  groups of stars making an apparent pattern in the celestial sphere
C)  groups of stars gravitationally bound and appearing close together in the sky
D)  ancient story boards, useless to modern astronomers
E)  apparent groupings of stars and planets visible on a given eveningF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The place the Sun stops its northward motion along the ecliptic is the:

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A)  equator.
B)  prime meridian.
C)  summer solstice.
D)  vernal equinox.
E)  node of the ecliptic.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

If intending to teach his students the constellations by season, why would an astronomyinstructor be advised to always assign the stars in the current western sky at the beginning ofeach term?

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As the Earth revolves around t...

Question 16

What celestial line is a product of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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A)  Ecliptic
B)  Prime Meridian
C)  Equator
D)  Galactic Plane
E)  AnalemmaF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

From Earth, the Sun and Moon have about the same angular diameter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Astronomical objects are viewed against the background of the ________.

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Question 19

Why are summers hotter than winters? Relate this to the Sun's position in the celestial sphereand the length of the days.

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The Sun is 47 degrees higher i...

Question 20

It was Aristotle who used the scientific method to show the Earth was a sphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Charting the Heavens: The Foundations of Astronomy

If intending to teach his students the constellations by season, why would an astronomyinstructor be advised to always assign the stars in the current western sky at the beginning ofeach term?

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What is the ecliptic?

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While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you beenwatching it?

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An effective theory must:

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The star Wolf 1061 has a parallax of 2.34 arcseconds, while the star Ross 652 has a parallaxof 1.70 arcseconds. What can you correctly conclude?

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If Sirius transits my local meridian tonight at 6:43 PM, when will it transit tomorrow?

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The distances to other stars is best measured in ________.

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What are constellations?

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It was Aristotle who used the scientific method to show the Earth was a sphere.

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What celestial line is a product of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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A solar eclipse can only happen during a:

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A(n)________ is a framework of ideas and assumption used to explain some set ofobservations and make predictions about the real world.

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Astronomical objects are viewed against the background of the ________.

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From Earth, the Sun and Moon have about the same angular diameter.

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Why are summers hotter than winters? Relate this to the Sun's position in the celestial sphereand the length of the days.

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What conditions are necessary for a partial solar eclipse?

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The Sun's lowest position in the sky occurs at the ________.

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The new Moon happens about once a month, and is often described as happening when theMoon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Why isn't there an eclipse during every new Moon?

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From full Moon to third quarter Moon takes about a week.

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The place the Sun stops its northward motion along the ecliptic is the:

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