exploring space. earth earth solar system solar system milky way milky way universe universe
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Path of an object in space around another object due to gravity. (revolve) Path of an object in space around another object due to gravity. (revolve)TRANSCRIPT
Section 1.1 Exploring Space
Structure in the Universe• Earth
• Solar System
• Milky Way
• Universe
orbit• Path of an object in space around
another object due to gravity. (revolve)
Solar System• You know this.
Galaxy• A group of millions or billions of stars
held together by their own gravity.
Universe• Is EVERYTHING.
Constellation• A group of stars that forms an
apparent pattern in the sky. (only visible from earth)
Section 1.2Telescopes allow us to explore space from Earth
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TELESCOPE•Any device used to collect em radiation
Telescopes for every occasion
• Remember the em specturm:– radio waves–microwaves– infrared rays– visible light– ultraviolet rays– x-rays– gamma rays
Well . . . . . . . .at Mr. Wright’s telescope emporium we have a telescope for any wavelength. Radio to Gamma, we’ve got you covered.
Radio Wave Special
More Radio Telescopes
Microwaves anyone?
Infrared
Visible Light
Ultra Violet
X-Ray
Gamma Ray