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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).
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What celestial object did ancient astronomers call Selene?
Ancient astronomers called the celestial object Selene the moon. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon, and the name was often used interchangeably with Luna in Roman mythology.
What is the celestial equivalent of latitude?
The declination of a celestial object is the exact equivalent of latitude.
What do you call a natural celestial object made up of dust and gasses that orbits around thr sun?
A natural celestial object made up of dust and gases that orbits around the Sun is called a comet. Comets typically have a nucleus of ice and dust, and when they approach the Sun, they can develop a glowing coma and a tail due to the sublimation of their icy components.
What information can you learn about a celestial object just by measuring the peak of its black-body spectrum?
By measuring the peak of a celestial object's black-body spectrum, you can determine its temperature. The peak wavelength or frequency is inversely proportional to the temperature of the object. This measurement helps in understanding the object's physical properties and can provide insights into its composition and behavior.
What is an non-example of absolute brightness?
Anything that is not the measure of intrinsic brightness of a celestial object.
Why do you consider that the sun is 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 object moving in space called?
An object moving in space is typically referred to as a celestial body or celestial object. This can include planets, stars, asteroids, comets, moons, and other astronomical entities.
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 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 (space)object can a meteoroid come from?
The space rock is the celestial space object that a meteoroid comes from.
What celestial object did ancient astronomers call Selene?
Ancient astronomers called the celestial object Selene the moon. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon, and the name was often used interchangeably with Luna in Roman mythology.
What is the celestial equivalent of latitude?
The declination of a celestial object is the exact equivalent of latitude.
What is the path followed by an object that moves around another object called?
The path followed by an object that moves around another object is called an orbit. This is commonly seen in celestial bodies like planets revolving around a star, or moons orbiting a planet.
How can one derive the escape velocity of an object from a celestial body?
To derive the escape velocity of an object from a celestial body, you can use the formula: escape velocity (2 gravitational constant mass of celestial body / distance from the center of the celestial body). This formula takes into account the gravitational pull of the celestial body and the distance of the object from its center. By calculating this value, you can determine the minimum velocity needed for an object to escape the gravitational pull of the celestial body.
What celestial object is closet to earth?
moon
What is an object spinning on its axis called?
An object spinning on its axis is called rotation. Rotation causes a celestial body to have day and night as different parts of it face towards or away from the sun.
