ES Sem2 FC Review 3

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Heliocentric

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A model of the solar system that places the Sun at its center, with planets orbiting around it.

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Copernicus

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A Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center.

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Galileo

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An Italian astronomer, first to see rings of Saturn, Moons of Jupiter, Sunspots, Lunar craters, etc

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Geocentrism

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An astronomical theory which places Earth at the center of the universe, with the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets all orbiting Earth.

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Waxing Moon

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The phase of the Moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.

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Waning Moon

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The phase of the Moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

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Full Moon

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The phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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Neptune

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The eighth and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System, known for its deep blue color.

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Jupiter

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The largest planet in the Solar System, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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Inner Planets

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The four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, also known as terrestrial planets.