Space Exploration

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Decks in this class (11)

1.1 - Early Views About the Cosmos
Why were myths legends and folklo...,
What is the solstice,
What is the summer solstice
7  cards
1.2 - Discovery Through Technology
What is an astronomical unit,
1 au __________________,
What is a lightyear used to measure
6  cards
1.3 - The Distribution of Matter in Space
What is the universe,
What is a star,
How does the hertzprung russell d...
11  cards
1.4 - Our Solar Neighbourhood
What is the protoplanet hypothesis,
Describe the sun,
What is solar wind how is earth p...
14  cards
1.5 - Describing the Position of Objects in Space
What is the azimuth,
What is the altitude,
What is the zenith
3  cards
2.1 - Getting There: Technologies for Space Transport
What is escape velocity,
When a rocket releases pressurize...,
What is the law of physics
9  cards
2.2 - Surviving There: Technologies for Living in Space
What are the environmental hazard...,
What are the psychological challe...,
What is gravity
8  cards
2.3 - Using Space Technology to Meet Human Needs on Earth
What are satellites how do they r...,
What is the can satellites be use...,
Remember to study space age inspi...
3  cards
3.1 - Using Technology to See the Visible
Who invented optical telescopes w...,
Who is a prominent figure that us...,
How can optical telescopes aid in...
9  cards
3.2 - Using Technology To See Beyond the Universe
What is the electromagnetic spectrum,
High energy waves have a _______ ...,
What are the waves from lowest to...
16  cards
3.3 - Using Technology to Interpret Space
How would you use triangulation t...,
What is a parallax,
Why is a stars parallax useful to...
12  cards

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Space Exploration

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