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Astronomy 120 Exam 1 (Ball State)
ASTRO 120; Instructor: Dr. Robertson
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Astronomy
Undergraduate 1
09/16/2009

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Term
Astronomical Units
Definition
Distance from Earth to the Sun
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Light Years
Definition
The distance light travels in one year
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Zenith
Definition
The very top of the sky to the observer
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Nadir
Definition
Top of the sky on the opposite side of the planet to the observer
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Siderial Day
Definition
23 hours 56 minutes; 1 cycle of the stars
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Solar Day
Definition
24 hours; One sun cycle
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Rotation
Definition
Earth turns on its axis
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Revolution
Definition
Earth travels around the sun
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Precession
Definition
The Earth gradually changes direction of its axis over 26,000 years
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Siderial Month
Definition
27.3 days; 1 cycle of the moon
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