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Astronomy
Basic and general terms related to the field of astronomy.
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Astronomy
Beginner
02/18/2018

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Geocentric

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Earth is the center of the solar system and universe, and everything revolves around Earth. 

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Heliocentric 

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Model showing Earth is not at the center of the universe and Sun is in fact at the center of the solar system; and Earth revolves around the Sun. 

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Ptolemy 

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developed the model of Earth's movement

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Copernicus 

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developed the model that Earth revolves around the Sun within the Solar System. 

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Planet 

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non-stellar mostly spherical object that orbits a star.

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Asteroids

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rocky/metal objects that generally orbit a star.

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Star

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self-sustaining object with nuclear fusion core.

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Photons

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particles made up of energy and upon entering our eyes we perceive them as light. 

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Zodiac 

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constellations that occupy the celestial equator. 

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Sunspots

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regions where the sun's magnetic field pokes up in the photosphere.

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Refraction 

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the process that involves light being bent through an objective lens.

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The Doppler Effect

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wavelength of light depends on the objects distance to Earth.

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