Basic Introduction of Astronomy

What is one of the objectives of the lesson regarding astronomy?

• To memorize the names of all constellations

• To explain the various definitions of astronomy and field astronomy

• To learn the history of telescopes

• To study the life cycle of stars

What is one of the goals of astronomy?

• To explore the ocean

• To understand physical laws and origins of our universe

• To study human anatomy

• To analyze weather patterns

What is astronomy primarily concerned with?

• The study of ocean life

• The study of the universe beyond the earth

• The study of human anatomy

• The study of ancient civilizations

What year is associated with the definition of astronomy provided by Morris?

• 1987

• 1997

• 2007

• 2017

Which activity is NOT part of astronomy as per the definition by Morris 1997?

• Observation

• Calculation

• Theoretical interpretation

• Culinary arts

What does astronomy study about the nature of heavenly bodies?

• Their political systems

• Their physical characteristics

• Their economic impact

• Their historical records

Field astronomy is useful in which of the following survey fields?

• Cadastral, Topography, Geodesy

• Marine Biology, Ecology, Botany

• Chemistry, Physics, Biology

• Literature, History, Art

What is the celestial sphere?

• A big see-through imaginary globe around the Earth.

• A solid sphere surrounding the Earth.

• A small model of the solar system.

• A physical boundary of the Earth's atmosphere.

What do Star A, B, C, D, and E represent in the context of the celestial sphere?

• Imaginary positions of the stars

• Actual positions of the stars

• Positions of planets

• Positions of satellites

What do SA, SB, SC, SD, and SE represent in the celestial sphere diagram?

• Actual positions of the stars

• Imaginary positions of the stars

• Positions of planets

• Positions of satellites