Earth Science

Introduction to Astronomy
 Science- systematically organized body of
knowledge.
 Earth-the third planet from the Sun, and the
only astronomical object known to harbor life.
 Universe- enormous empty space.
 Astronomy-natural science that studies
celestial objects.
5 Scientist in Modern Astronomy
 Nicolaus Copernicus-adapted the idea of
heliocentrism.
 Tycho Brahe- expressed the position of stars
(stellar parallax)
 Johannes Kepler-derived the 3 laws of
planetary motion.
 Ellipses- it moves in elliptical orbit.
 Equal Areas- it moves in the same intervals.
 Harmonies-the more the planet the farther.
 Gallileo Galilei- contribute of description of moving objects.
 Isaac Newton- conceptualize the force of gravity.
5 Scientist in Ancient Astronomy
 Anaximander-known for his idea about
evolution.
 Pythagoras- known for having an idea that
earth is spherical shaped.
 Anaxagoras-proposed solutions on celestial
phenomena.
 Plato- he believes that explanations could be
deduced.
 Aristarchus- was known for being the teacher
of Archimedes.
3 Types of Telescopes
 Reflecting- it is also know as Newtonians
 Refactors-it use lenses in place of mirrors
 Catadiopric- considered as compound
telescope.