NATS 1740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: September Equinox, Analemma, March Equinox

• School: York University
• Department: Natural Science
• Course: NATS 1740
• Professor: Tatiana Ouvarova

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Local astronomy, part 2222: : : : seasons. In this lesson, we will explore the true reasons for the seasons on earth, all caused by the physical property of. Earth as it orbits the sun during the year: the 23. 5 tilt of its rotational axis relative to its orbital plane around the sun. We will also follow the path of the sun in the sky over the year. Main topics: the distance misconception, sun"s path in the sky, true reasons for the seasons. Sections: 2. 2 the reason for the seasons (pages 32-39) Important notes: make sure you view all of the interactive figures in the readings, you can omit all. You should also complete the following activities in the. Understanding the true causes of the seasons on earth is one of the most practical lessons of astronomy, yet is also one with many misconceptions carried by people of all walks, including harvard professors!