Astronomy and Earth Science Terms

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pattern

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Something that happens over and over.

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change in perspective

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A change in scale or angle when viewing an object.

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constellation

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A grouping of stars that have been assigned a grouping - someone thinks they form a picture.

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elevation

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The angle of an object above the horizon.

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North Star/Polaris

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The star that never moves.

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diurnally/ daily

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Happening once a day.

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yearly/ annually

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Happening once a year.

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orbit

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The motion (path) of the Earth revolving around the Sun.

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solar

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Related to the Sun.

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rotation

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Movement around an axis.