1. Advanced star honor
quiz

2. It orbits the sun; is composed of rock, dust & ice; and has a coma.
question 1
Which one is it?
It orbits the sun; is composed of rock, dust & ice; and has a coma.
satellite
planet
comet
meteor
Answer: C

3. question 2
Which one is it?
On the Celestial Sphere it maps the apparent course of the sun from the vantage point of the earth.
celestial equator
ecliptic
autumn equinox
declination
Answer: b

4. question 3
Which one is it?
On the Celestial Sphere they parallel the celestial equator and are comparable to longitude and are measured in hours.
celestial equator
declination
right ascension
Answer: c

5. equatorial telescope mounting
question 4
Which one is it?
It’s a telescope which uses a combination of flat & curved mirrors to reflect light and form an image, rather than lenses to refract light.
refractor telescope
reflector telescope
equatorial telescope mounting
Answer: b

6. question 5
Which one is it?
It rotates in the opposite direction of the other planets. It is the hottest planet. It is referred to as the morning or evening star.
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Answer: b

7. Describe one of the following planets:
question 6 -- bonus
Describe one of the following planets:
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Answer: varies

8. Describe or draw and name one of the constellations:
question 7 -- bonus
Describe or draw and name one of the constellations:
Answer: varies