Astronomy

Why is the light from the members of our Local Group blueshifted but the light from all of the other observable galaxies in the universe redshifted? Personal Instruction: If you want to use more than the resources requested that’s fine but not needed if you don’t think it is necessary. PLEASE INCLUDE U.S WEBSITE LINKS […]

This is for a forum – just casual – no need for a cover page or references. No big words – very laid back.  Week 6 – E.T., Phone Home? You have two options for your forum assignment this week. Choose just one of the two numbered options below, but be sure to answer all questions included […]

Explain the likely (kinda obvious) motives behind China’s entry into the human exploration of space.  What do they hope to achieve, both practically and in the eyes of the world?  What evidence supports these likely objectives?   Basic Format: -Double spaced -Times New Roman font -11 Font size

2. Sources:    must cite sources -> examples: NY Times, Scientific American, CNN, New Scientist, http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/ General Guidelines:  – Minimum two –pages in length  − 1-inch borders all around, double spaced, 12 point Times font  −  summarizes in YOUR OWN WORDS the news article – express your personal opinion about an aspect of the article (eg. do you agree with the […]

A lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon moves through the earth’s shadow, Solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the earth and the sun, Lunar eclipse during a partial lunar eclipse only a small portion of the moon enters earth’s umbra, Solar eclipse because the moon cover only a small area witnessing […]

No online resources. 2 academic articles and 2 academic books. Must include bibliography (Apa style). Minimum of 7 paragraphs. Topic must include: types of black holes, scientists affiliated with black holes, and theories associated with black holes.

Listen to this song (Dark Energy) and answer the following questions:  Link of the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfZoO7ojE5w&list=PLFwlAAPjVCcaTt1Nyh0YoOn2uZYx78JHB&index=3&t=0s Write at least 100 words addressing the following concepts: 1. What does the song say about dark energy?  Give at least one specific quote. 2. Is it consistent with what you learned in unit 4 about dark energy?  Refer […]

Life Outside of Earth

Aristarchus and Astronomy

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