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The large outer planets, particularly Jupiter, are believed to act as giant gravitational "vacuum cleaners" or shields to absorb or deflect objects which might result in dangerous impacts with Earth. Despite this, there is abundant evidence of meteorite impacts on Earth's surface, although these can get gradually obliterated by geological (and sometimes biological) processes. Although not strictly a celestial object, the atmosphere of Earth also causes many smaller objects to get deflected away or burn up in the atmosphere preventing their impact upon Earth's surface. Additionally, the Earth's own geomagnetic field protects against dangerous effects of the solar wind which might otherwise turn Earth into a world hostile to our familiar life forms.
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What is the celestial equivalent of latitude?
The declination of a celestial object is the exact equivalent of latitude.
What imaginary line can be used to measure the motion of celestial object?
The celestial equator is an imaginary line in the sky that is used to measure the motion of celestial objects. It is a projection of Earth's equator into space and helps astronomers locate objects in the sky based on their declination.
Where might you find the celestial sphere celestial equator and celestial poles?
These are imaginary locations in the sky. The "celestial sphere" is a blanket term for everything beyond the Earth. The celestial equator is the plane of the Earth's equator extended out into space. The "celestial poles" are extensions of the north pole and south pole into space. It's sometimes convenient to describe objects out in space with reference to terrestrial coordinates.
Why do you consider that the sun is called the most conspicuous celestial object in the sky?
This is because it is the center of our solar system. Many items orbit around the sun. Also, it is unmistakable and almost always visible from some point on the Earth. There are no other objects in the sky with such a large impact on the Earth.... unless an object from the sky impacts the Earth (like an asteroid).
What is the imaginary line in the heavens that runs around the earth the earth midway between the celestial poles?
The celestial equator is the imaginary line in the heavens that runs around the Earth midway between the celestial poles. It is an extension of Earth's equator onto the celestial sphere and divides the sky into northern and southern hemispheres.
What celestial object is about 24000 miles from the earth?
There is no celestial object at that distance.
From your location what is the best definition of a celestial object?
From Earth, a celestial object is any object outside or above Earth's atmosphere.
What celestial object is closet to earth?
moon
What celestial object is located 40 light years from Earth?
The celestial object located 40 light years from Earth is the star known as Proxima Centauri.
What is a sattellite?
An object launched to orbit Earth or another celestial body.
Is cloud a celestial object?
No. A celestial object is an object in outer space, such as a planet, star, meteor or comet. Clouds are not in outer space, therefore they are not a celestial object.
What is the point were an azimuth originates?
Azimuth is the distance of a celestial object from the observer who is generally somewhere on the Earth's surface
What is the nearest object to earth?
Unless this is a trick question im going to say the moon.
Latitude in a definition?
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
Why the star on the celestial sphere appear to move during the night when you observe them from earth?
It appears to move because it is a moving object and you are observing it from Earth.
How do you define a celestial body?
A celestial body is any physical body beyond the earth's atmosphere.
What is the significance of the luminosity score in determining the brightness of a celestial object?
The luminosity score is important in determining the brightness of a celestial object because it measures the total amount of energy that the object emits per unit of time. A higher luminosity score indicates a brighter object, while a lower score indicates a dimmer object. This score helps astronomers understand the true brightness of celestial objects, regardless of their distance from Earth.
