Learning Target: I can describe the Earth’s various motions and how they affect what we see in the sky ASTRONOMY DAY 5B.

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Learning Target: I can describe the Earth’s various motions and how they affect what we see in the sky ASTRONOMY DAY 5B

ENTRY TASK Compare your answers to the answer key for the position and motion answer keys—what questions do you have? Write them on your white board.

VOCABULARY: USE TODAY’S NOTES TO DEFINE THE FOLLOWING: 1.Angular diameter 2.Apparent size 3.Signs of the zodiac

AGENDA 1.Go over position/motion homework and stamp 2.Reminder test on Friday September 19/ review next class 3.Stellarium due September 25--delayed 4.Constellation Project due date September 23 Library time: after test on Friday September 19 5.Earth’s Orbital Motion Notes and math sheets 6.Homework: Motion and position worksheet

STELLARIUM We will be using a star program throughout the year called Stellarium You will be given instruction on downloading Stellarium on your computer at home and our first Stellarium Lab. Please if you have any difficulties downloading Stellarium at home let me know and I will make sure you can use my computer. Your first lab is due September 17

QUIZ 1.Which is right ascension compared to, longitude or latitude? 2.Which is declination compared to? 3.What is the term for the sphere where stars appear to be on the inner surface surrounding the Earth?