Module 1: History of Astronomy Flashcards


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The study of the movements and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, and interpreted as having effects on human behavior

Astrology

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The study of the physical and chemical properties of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere

Astronomy

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Information based on observations and research

Empirical evidence

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The idea that the planets and the Sun revolve around the Earth

Geocentric

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The force of attraction between all objects that have mass

Gravity

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The idea that the planets, including the Earth, revolve around the Sun

Heliocentric

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The tendency of an object to remain at rest or in motion until an unbalanced force acts upon it

Inertia

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A site or a building dedicated to astronomical observations.

Observatories

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An imaginary band of the celestial sphere extending eight degrees north and south of the ecliptic representing the path of the planets, the sun, and the moon which is divided into 12 constellations

Zodiac