64 Best Astronomy Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the closest G2 Spectrum Yellow Dwarf to Earth?

Cambron bill
Answered: Nov 06, 2024

Sol

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What best describes the tilt of the earth when it is summer in the southern hemisphere?

A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Dec 14, 2020

Season occurs because the earth tilt on its axis which is relative to the orbital plane, this is the invisible and flat disc where most objects in the solar system orbits the sun. The earth...Read More

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What is the correct definition of solstice?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 06, 2024

A solstice occurs when the earth is at its greatest tilt either toward or away from the sun. In the Northern hemisphere Winter solstice is in December and the summer solstice is in June.

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What cannot be a direct consequence of Kepler's Laws?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: Feb 20, 2019

Kepler’s laws of planetary motion are 3 laws stating the motion of planets around the Sun. They include: All planets move about the Sun in elliptical orbits, having the sun as one of...Read More

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What best describes equinoxes?

Zahidimran
Answered: Nov 06, 2024

The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun

Equinox-think equal. Equal amounts of day and night. In order for that to happen, the tilt must be side to side, otherwise, one...Read More

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What can you conclude from this observation?

Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist
Answered: Apr 24, 2019

The answer to this is that the force of the earth and the force of the fruit that is falling from the tree are equal. There are still a lot of people who may become confused with force and motion...Read More

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Which model accurately describes the view of the solar system first developed by the Greeks?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Aug 29, 2018

The answer to this is letter B. The planets are known to revolve around the sun. The sun is actually a start that helps provide the heat needed by earth so that it will not freeze over. Earth is...Read More

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What do the structures of Stonehenge, the Sun Dagger, and the Big Horn Medicine Wheel all have in common?

J.Spencer, Knowledge enthusiast
Answered: Sep 25, 2018

All the structures mentioned above are theorized to have been used in astronomical observations. The Stonehenge has been said to have been built by a lost civilization and was either a buri...Read More

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