astronomy

Question 1

astronomy

Answer 1

the study of the universe

Question 2

month

Answer 2

a division of the year that is based on the orbit of the moon around the earth

Question 3

day

Answer 3

the time required for earth to rotate once on it’s axis

Question 4

year

Answer 4

the time required for the earth to orbit once around the sun

Question 5

telescope

Answer 5

an instrument that collects electromagnet radiation from the sky and concentrates it for better observation

Question 6

refracting telescope

Answer 6

a telescope that uses a set of lenses to gather and focus light form distant objects

Question 7

reflection telescope

Answer 7

a telescope that uses a curved mirror to gather and focus light from distant object

Question 8

electromagnetic spectrum

Answer 8

all of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation