Introduction to Astronomy

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movement of rotation

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The movement of rotation allows us to use orientation techniques.

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

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movement of rotation

The movement of rotation allows us to use orientation techniques.

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Location

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

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Coordinates

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

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Types of solstices

Summer solstice and winter solstice.

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Meteoroids

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

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Stars

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

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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.

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Ordinary matter

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

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telluric planets

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

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jovian planets

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