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Cards in this set: Term What is physics? Definition Physics is the study of the nature at its most fundamental level Term True or False: Starting from first principles, physicists try to explain how the universe functions Definition True Term What is astronomy? Definition Astronomy is the study of the galaxies, stars, planets, asteroids, comets, and all the other objects that can and sometimes cannot be seen in the universe. Term Definition Term How do scientists determine the workings of the universe? Definition By observing, making educated guesses, testing the guesses, and more observing, re-guessing, and more testing, etc. Definitions Term What is a Celestial sphere? Definition An imaginary dome that surrounds the Earth to which the stars and planets are fixed. Term What are constellations? Definition Imaginary images created from fixed patterns of stars on the celestial sphere. Term What are Constellations named after? Definition The images are usually named after animals, heroes, and gods.