Astronomy test2 review (from New Dell) (from New Dell) PDF

Title	Astronomy test2 review (from New Dell) (from New Dell)
Author	Wa Ra
Course	Solar System Astronomy
Institution	Nassau Community College
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Astronomy

Test #2 Review

Aristarchus Aristotle and his premises Eratosthenes Ptolemy and epicycles Geocentric model Heliocentric model Retrograde motion Copernicus Copernicus’ problem Tycho brahe’s life and contributions Geo-heliocentric model Johannes Kepler Geometry of ellipses Eccentricity Kepler’s three laws Galileo Observations with telescope, his life Study of free fall g = acceleration caused by gravity Newton three laws of motion Inertia Mass Gravity Light Forms of electromagnetic radiation Wave properties Wavelength, amplitude, frequency, velocity Visible light Color as an indicator of temp Telescopes Refracting Reflecting Radio Magnification Lens vs mirror Light gathering ability Largest refracting telescope – Yerkes (WI) Largest single mirror reflecting –Subaru (HI) Largest multiple mirror reflecting – Keck(HI) Largest radio telescope – China

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