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Astronomical Events this Semester
Greek Astronomy - The Universe
Renaissance Astronomy - Copernicus
Know these Greek astronomers and their greatest accomplishments.
Pythagoras
Aristotle
Aristarchus
Eratosthenes
Hipparchus
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Key Terms
astronomical unit (AU)
autumnal equinox
celestial equator
celestial poles
celestial sphere
circumpolar stars
configuration
conjunction
declination
diurnal motion
ecliptic
elongation
epicycle
First Point of Aries
geocentric
heliocentric
inferior planet
local horizon
meridian (celestial)
opposition
parallax
Polaris
precession (of equinoxes)
retrograde motion
revolve
right ascension
rotate
scientific method
sidereal period
summer solstice
superior planet
synodic period
vernal equinox
winter solstice
zenith
zodiac
Before you take unit #1 test, please try practice quiz #1 This practice quiz has no point value, but gives you a chance to see typical test questions and gauge if you are really ready to take the test.
Once you have taken practice quiz #1 and feel you are ready ... take Test #1
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