1. Space test 1 outline

2. Early chapter
Know the following: stars, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, meteor, meteorites, comets, galaxies.
Know the structure and parts of the sun.
Discharges of the sun: sun spots, solar prominences, solar flares.
Interactions of earth and sun: both positive and negative.
Solar system: inner and outer planets, minor planets, planet criteria.

3. Later chapter Math: scientific notation, AUs, light years.
Convert between AUs and km.
Motions of the earth: precession, rotation, revolution.
Tilt of earth: connection to seasons, equinoxes and solstices.
Motions of the moon: orbit, phases.
Moon interactions: eclipses, tides.

4. Final stuff
Constellations: what are they, how many, significance over the years?
Celestial sphere: what is it? Relevance?
Retrograde motion.
Types of satellites.

5. details Suggested textbook work #1-16, 18-20, 23-24
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Usual format
Study and prepare well!