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Precession.
This VERY slow wobble is what causes the Earth's rotational axis to move in a 26,000 year circle. The fact that Polaris is the north star is entirely accidental and fortuitous; in another 13,000 years Vega will be the "north star".
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Is concession the wobbling of the earths axis as it turns in space?
bugel says yes
What is earths motion through space?
rotating clock-wise (night and day)
When in orbit a satellite such as the space shuttle is either a projectile or a non-accelerated motion or free from earths gravity or an ellipse?
free from the motion of earth
What is the plane in space containing earths orbit called?
Ecliptic.
What is The study of earths systems and the systems in space is called?
earth science
What rotates in space?
The earths movement around the sun is called as revolution and the earth's motion within itself in its orbit is called as rotation. when the earth rotates its spinning in circles -around and around- and when it revolves its moving around the sun so rotation is when something spins in circles
What is rotation in space?
The earths movement around the sun is called as revolution and the earth's motion within itself in its orbit is called as rotation. when the earth rotates its spinning in circles -around and around- and when it revolves its moving around the sun so rotation is when something spins in circles
What is the earths motion is space?
Earth has a number of motions in space. First, it is rotating on it's axis. Second, it is revolving around the sun. Third, it, along with the sun and the rest of the solar system, is moving toward the constellation Hercules. Fourth, it is moving within it's spiral arm around the center of the Milky Way galaxy (time for one revolution: About 225,000 years). Fifth, it has a "wobbling top" type of motion of it's north celestial pole called "precession" which takes about 26,000 years for each circuit. Sixth, it, along with what astronomers call the "Local Group" of galaxies is moving away from everything else in the universe, as everything else in the universe is moving away from us. And I may have forgotten a few.
How do you like it in Space?
You are all wobbling and feel weightless.
When small pieces of rock moving through space enter earths atmosphere and burn up they're called?
Asteroids
Why are telescopes placed in space above earths atmosphere?
Scintillation. Our atmosphere is in continous motion. Warm air changes the angle of EM waves passing through a little bit differently than cold air. The constant motion causes constant shifts in the waves. This is why the stars seem to twinkle. In space, there is no such distortion. Space borne telecopes see far clearer images because of this.
Do Newton's Laws of Motion apply in outer space?
Yes, the laws of motion apply in outer space.
