Exploring Celestial Navigation and History
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Loree Cox
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is often referred to as the "father of modern observational astronomy" for his use of the telescope to study celestial bodies?
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Nicolaus Copernicus
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization is credited with creating one of the earliest known star catalogs?
The Egyptians
The Greeks
The Babylonians
The Chinese
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How have constellations historically been used by sailors?
To predict weather patterns
To navigate and determine their position at sea
To communicate with other ships
To measure time
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the equatorial coordinate system in astronomy?
To measure the distance between stars
To locate celestial objects in the sky
To predict solar eclipses
To determine the age of celestial bodies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the difference between the equatorial coordinate system and Earth's latitude and longitude system?
The equatorial system is used for celestial objects, while latitude and longitude are used for locations on Earth.
The equatorial system measures time, while latitude and longitude measure distance.
The equatorial system is based on the Sun's position, while latitude and longitude are based on the Moon's position.
The equatorial system is used for navigation, while latitude and longitude are used for weather prediction.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a component of the equatorial coordinate system?
Latitude
Longitude
Right Ascension
Altitude
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the constellation Orion in ancient cultures?
It was used to mark the beginning of the harvest season.
It was associated with the god of war.
It was used to predict the flooding of the Nile.
It was a symbol of peace and prosperity.
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