FINAL - Astronomy & Space Science Sem 1

Front

What is the name of the constellation that represents a sea-goat?

Back

Capricornus

Front

What is a brief burst of energy from the sun’s photosphere called?

Back

Solar flare

Front

What happens to a nebula as it collapses?

Back

It begins to rotate.

Front

What are the most abundant gases found in a nebula?

Back

Hydrogen and Helium

Front

What is the celestial equivalent of latitude?

Back

Declination

Front

What is the term for the apparent path of the sun across the sky?

Back

Ecliptic

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

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

Back

Light year

Front

What is the main component of the sun?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light from a star is shifted towards the red end of the spectrum?

Back

Redshift