Earth Science Abeka book 8th grade Test 11

What circle on the celestial sphere runs directly overhead and through the celestial poles

When white light shines thru a gas and then passes thru a prism, is called absorption lines.

What are the two basic kind of optical telescopes are the

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The point on the celestial sphere directly above an observer is called the

The abbreviation A.D stands for after death

What visible-light telescope was launched into space in 1990

what type of time is based on the stars

What term refers to an unmanned spacecraft launched specifically to explore the unknown

What term refers to the earth's slow "wobble" on its axis that causes the pole star to change

what unit of time is based on the period Earth takes to orbit the sun once

In what type of orbit does a satellite stay above the same point on the Earth's surface

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A device that splits light into a spectrum for analysis is a

Father of Modern Rocketry

What rocket design did the United States use to launch manned moon missions

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What was the first satellite launched by the United States

A rocket that can be stored for years with the fuel loaded is a

Which method of measuring time uses time zones

The unit of time, larger than a day, that is not based on the motion of a heavenly body is

include the satellites of the Global Positioning System

A telescope that uses a mirror as the objectives is a reflecting telescope.

From which calendar do the English month names come

A circumpolar star that crosses the meridian between visible celestial pole is upper transit

In which climate zone does every location have at least one day a year when the sun is overhead

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In which type of orbit does a satellite

which calendar system is now used in most nations

perform a variety of functions, such as making maps, forecasting crop production, spotting etc.

German-born engineer who became the United State top rocket designer

The first type of spacecraft designed to be reused was the

Technique when computer-controlled mirrors constantly flex and bend to correct for atmospheric

The term that refers to the speed a spacecraft must be traveling at to leave Earth's gravity is

The equation of time is the relationship between mean solar time and

What astronomical events marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere

Scientists can used multiple radio telescope to produce images more detailed that possible is

What was the first space station designed so that it could be expanded

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The mean solar time at Earth's prime meridian is called CUT.

what system of timekeeping divides the day into hours A.M and P.M

The path the sun follow in a year is the

What term refers to the highest point of the orbit of an earth-orbiting satellite

What part of a telescope collects the light

what United States' space program landed a man on the moon

The two points at which points at which the path at which the path of the sun crosses

used to study the heavens

Which type of orbit would a spacecraft use to increase its altitude

A telescope that uses a mirror as the objective is a reflecting telescope

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