Origins of Modern Astronomy

Which of the following did ancient astronomers "measure" during their observations?

This occurs every 4 years to make up for the time "skipped" during the year

True/False: Galileo invented the telescope.

The 4 main moons of Jupiter are named after this astronomer.

English physicist who has focused on the Physics of Black Holes

Theory that the Earth was the center of the Universe

True or False: The pyramids at Giza are aligned North/South and East/West

Kepler's teacher; discovered comets and supernovae

Astronomer given credit for observing sunspots.

The 12 signs of the _____________ were created by observing stars and forming constellations.

Believed Earth revolved around a massive fire, a² + b² = c²

True/False: There are NO ancient astronomical markers in the United States.

Developed the theory of relativity; Light moves at a constant speed

Theory that the SUN is the center of the Universe

Uranus was originally called ________________ from William Herschel.

Primary astronomer associated with proposing the Heliocentric viewpoint of the Universe.

Time periods of Astronomy EARLIEST to CURRENT

Created 3 Laws of Planetary Motion; student under Brahe

NASA named a space telescope after this astronomer

Which of the following were used for celestial observations?

The important marker at Stonehenge where the Summer Solstice sunrise clearly aligns.

"Father of Systematic Astronomy", created a star map of the sky

Scientist/Founding Father who is primarily given credit for supporting the Geocentric model.

First to calculate the circumference of the Earth

Given credit for theory of gravitational pull; 3 Laws of Motion

The study of the astronomy of ancient peoples.