GSC 116 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, International Astronomical Union, Almagest
17 Nov 2016
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09/27/2016 s(cid:272)ie(cid:374)(cid:272)e is scientists use experiments and make observations in their attempts to understand science makes testable predictions. For mass: use gram and add the prefixes milli- (thousandth), centi- (hundredth), kil- thousand: milligram= one thousandth of a gram. The science that deals with the material universe beyond earth"s atmosphere. The study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs. 240 billion stars in milky way galaxy. All of the stars have names, cataloged by international. Constellations traditionally known as the patterns that the bright stars make in the night sky. Astronomically known as one of the 88 patches of sky officially recognized by the. Zodiacal constellations those 13 constellations that the sun appears to pass through on its annual trip through the sky (ecliptic path) The study of artifacts that might have astronomical significance.
