Astronomy

Guide Note

Astronomy is the study of all the objects and phenomena outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Fast Facts

  1. It is the oldest science
  2. Explains the Evolution of the universe
  3. [[Amateur Astronomy}Amateur astronomers]] can play an active role in astronomy
  4. The invention of Telescopes evolved astronomy into a modern science

Glossary

  1. Star: A large ball of plasma powered by a continuous cycle of thermonuclear fusion
  2. Solar System: Made up of the Sun and all of the objects that orbit
  3. Galaxy: Is a rotating cluster of objects that can include stars, solar systems, dark matter and space dust
  4. Planet: Defined as a large mass that orbits the Sun with enough gravity to round itself
  5. Asteroid: Smaller solar system objects that do not have a coma
  6. Comet: Similar to asteroids but form a coma and generally a tail

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Official Site: International Astronomical Union (IAU)
  2. Wikipedia: Astronomy | Astronomy Portal
  3. NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) | Science@NASA: Astronomy
  4. HubbleSite: Explore Astronomy
  5. Official Site: SETI Institute
  6. Wolfram Research: Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
  7. Official Site: Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

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