Astronomers and Historical Contributions to Earth, Sun, Space systems- Virginia Science Sol 4.1 Video links included.
Explain the importance of the Apollo missions.
(Remember to answer in complete sentences and give examples that go beyond the video!)
Match the astronomer to his observations about the solar system.
Used geometric models to explain movement, created epicycles to explain dim and bright appearnces of the planets.
saw the sun and moon moving through the night sky
perfected the telescope and observed the motion of Jupiter's moons and Venu
charted the night sky and saw patterns and movements
Aristotle
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Galileo
Match the folowing astronomers to his Earth, Moon and Sun model. You will use the models more than once.
Aristotle
Ptolomy
Copernicus
Galileo
Earth-centered (geocentric)
Sun-centered (heliocentric)
How has scientific inquirey changed our world? How might it change our future? (Remember to answer in complete sentences and give examples that go beyond the video!)