Elementary Astronomy Exam 1 Study Guide for PSC 203 - Spring 2007, Exams of Astronomy

Download Elementary Astronomy Exam 1 Study Guide for PSC 203 - Spring 2007 and more Exams Astronomy in PDF only on Docsity! PSC 203 – Elementary Astronomy Spring 2007 Study Guide for Exam 1: Exam scheduled for February 22 The following is a rough idea of the topics that will be on the exam grouped by the lecture in which material was presented. Sun-Earth-Moon (SEM) System Overview: Recognize the relative sizes of the Sun, earth, and Moon Recognize the relative sizes of the orbits for the Sun-earth and earth-moon Define an astronomical unit Know the tilts of objects and orbits in the SEM Understand the synchronous orbit of the moon Know how long each motion takes in the SEM Phases of the moon: Match names for phases and % illuminated Match names for phases and pictures from earth Match view from earth to geometry in space Figure out when each phase is visible Seasons: Recognize the correct explanation for the seasons Understand how changing Earth’s tilt would affect seasons Know how angle affects the heating efficiency Explain why misconception about the seasons cannot be correct Recognize the relationship between seasons and hemisphere Recognize the geometry of the Earth during different seasons Eclipses: Define solar and lunar eclipses Define partial, total, and annular eclipses Recognize a visual example of the solar eclipse types Know the phases of the moon when eclipses can occur Recognize the geometry for solar and lunar eclipses Explain why eclipses are so rare Define umbra and penumbra Explain how umbra and penumbra are related to solar eclipse types Additional topics listed on back