Astronomy #1 Introduction to Astronomy

Define Science

• A. A body of knowledge created by man

• B. A method of obtaining knowledge

• C. absolute truth

• both A. and B.

Which is not true about Science?

• it involves making observations

• it will always lead to the truth

• it might lead to the wrong answer

• it involves making educated guesses

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Which of following is the smallest?

• the milky way galaxy

• the solar system

• the virgo super cluster

• the universe

Which of the following is the best definition of Astronomy?

• the study of stars

• the study of the sky and the atmosphere

• How star constellations affect our personalities

• the study of the universe beyond earth's atmosphere

Which of the following is not a legitimate branch of science

• astrophysics

• astronomy

• astrology

• biology

Who actually operates telescopes?

• Engineers

• Technicians

• Astrophysicists

• Computer programmers

Who uses math and physics to explain and predict movements of planets?

• Engineers

• Technicians

• Astrophysicists

• Computer programmers

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Who actually designs and helps build telescopes?

• Engineers

• Technicians

• Astrophysicists

• Computer programmers

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Which of the following is NOT true about Astrology?

• It paved the way for humans mapping out star constellations

• It means the study of stars

• it revolves around 12 constellations (The Zodiac)

• It was originally started by Isaac Newton

What is the main idea of Geocentrism?

• The solar system is surrounded by a sphere with holes in it

• The earth is the center of the solar system

• the moon revolves around the earth

• The earth is the only planet with true life