Unit 1 Review - What is Astronomy?

What is the name of the view of the universe that considers Earth to be the true center of the universe?

• Geometric

• Geocentric

• Eccentric

• Heliocentric

Who was the first to publish the heliocentric view of the universe?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo

• Aristarchus of Samos

• Aristotle

Aristarchus of Samos was rejected by astronomers because his proposal of the heliocentric cosmos seemed to contradict everyday observations.

• True

• False

Cassiopeia is a constellation of stars that can be seen only from the southern hemisphere from December through March.

• True

• False

The constellation names derived from Greek Mythology have changed a lot since 1000 BC (BCE).

• True

• False

What are some of the tools astronomers use when studying the planets and stars?

• Odometers

• Magnifying lens

• Thermometers

• Telescopes

• Microscopes

"Geo" comes from the Greek word "ge" which means "earth" or "land."

• True

• False

Celestial bodies and the movements of the stars were not used by many early civilizations as tools to measure time.

• True

• False

A heliocentric cosmos is a view of the universe with ___________.

• the Earth as the central point and the Sun and planets orbiting the Earth.

• the Moon as the central point and the Sun and planets orbiting the Moon.

• the Sun as the central point and the Earth and planets orbiting the Sun.

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Name the Italian scientist who first used the telescope to look at the planets, and who is considered to be the first modern astronomer.

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo

• Aristarchus of Samos

• Aristotle