Prehistoric Astronomy (The Night Sky)

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What phase of the Moon is fully lit on the far side as seen from Earth?

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New Moon

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What is the apparent path of stars across the night sky of Earth?

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They rise in the east and set in the west.

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How does the first quarter Moon appear from Earth?

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Half illuminated.

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Why is it important to study the night sky in modern society?

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To feel a connection to our ancestors and understand we are part of something bigger.

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What is the term for the brightness of a star as seen from Earth?

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Apparent magnitude.

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What is the term for the brightness of a star measured from a standard distance?

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Absolute magnitude.

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What is the term for the distance light travels in one year?

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Light year.

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What is the significance of the North Star (Polaris) in navigation?

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It indicates true north and is used for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A barred spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.