Astronomy Semester 1 Review #1

The word astronomy comes from the Greek word _______ which means star.

• nomas

• omega

• galaxy

• aster

What does geocentric mean?

• An asteroid is at the center of the universe.

• The Earth is at the center of the universe.

• The Sun is at the center of the universe.

• Mars is at the center of the universe.

Who was the astronomer that originated the heliocentric model of the universe?

• Isaac Newton

• Gallileo Galilie

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Johannes Kepler

The word heliocentric comes from the Greek word helio which means light and the Greek word kentron which means ________.

• point or center

• bench or chair

• reflector or shield

• spear

A constellation is ______________________________.

• A musical composition written by Ludwig van Beethoven.

• A historical area in the northern part of Alaska.

• A group of stars that fit together to a form pattern.

• A galaxy beyond the Milky Way the was first identified by Edwin Hubble.

The North Star is also called ____________________.

• Daneb

• Proxima Centauri

• Sirrius

• Polaris

What are two things or events that can interfere with our ability to see stars in the night sky?

• A baseball game and a billboard

• Clouds and a billboard

• Bright lights and TV shows

• clouds and bright street lights.

A celestial body is __________________________.

• A galaxy beyond the Milky Way.

• Any asteroid as long as it doesn't hit Earth.

• Any planet, asteroid, moon, or star.

• Any star found in the constellation Celestor.

The North Star is also called ____________________.

• Daneb

• Proxima Centauri

• Sirrius

• Polaris

Which of the following is not a type of telescope?

• a Compound telescope

• a Reflecting telescope

• a Refracting telescope

• a Simple telescope