Astronomy (Period 7/8)
Course Description
Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Astronomy is the study of the universe, namely the objects we observe, like the Moon, Sun, and planets in our Solar System; stars; our Milky Way Galaxy, and other galaxies; and, a host of other celestial objects and phenomena, like nebulae, and black holes.
Astronomy is a multidisciplinary science. It is intertwined with the study of physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, geology and biology.
Unlike most other fields of science, astronomers are unable to observe a system entirely from birth to death; the lifetime of worlds, stars, and galaxies span millions to billions of years. Instead, astronomers must rely on snapshots of bodies in various stages of evolution to determine how they formed, evolved and died. Thus, theoretical and observational astronomy tend to blend together, as theoretical scientists use the information actually collected to create simulations, while the observations serve to confirm the models — or to indicate the need for tweaking them.
Astronomy is broken down into a number of sub fields, allowing scientists to specialize in particular objects and phenomena.
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Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics
The Dynamic Earth
Lunar Lander
Lab: Lunar Lander
The simulation shows how the combination of multiple forces can result in an overall resultant force. In this simulation you are going to try and control the decent of the lunar lander and successfully land on the surface of the moon. You can control the main rocket as well as rockets to tilt your Lander from side to side. Your goal is to earn as many points as possible.
Look Up! Gleaming Geminid Meteor Shower of 2018 Peaks Tonight
If you find yourself in a spot with a clear sky....look up.
Head for dark, clear skies tonight — overnight Dec. 13-14 — to see the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower overhead.