Introduction to Astronomy

movement of rotation

The movement of rotation allows us to use orientation techniques.

Location

Location is the first step in studying Geography since this science describes and explains space.

Coordinates

Coordinates are the value of latitude and longitude, combined, based on the parallels and meridians, respectively, that define a point as they intersect.

Types of solstices

Summer solstice and winter solstice.

Meteoroids

Meteoroids are fragments of solid matter, smaller than an asteroid and bigger than an atom and moving through interplanetary space.

Stars

Stars are large clouds of gas and dust fused in their core, generating the energy that makes them shine.

translation motion

The translation motion happens when the Earth moves around the Sun as it follows its elliptical orbit, in which it approaches and slightly departs from the Sun.

Ordinary matter

Ordinary matter is about 5 % of the volume of the universe.

telluric planets

The telluric planets are closer to the Sun, so they are called inner planets.

jovian planets

The jovian planets are farther away and are known as outer planets.