Date: September 22, 2023
Diagrams
Essays
This first test will cover the celestial sphere, phases of
the Moon, and eclipses. There will be 12 multiple choice
questions. You should be familiar with locations in the
sky and the apparent motions of stars and planets. Be
familiar with the names of the phases and when they
occur. We also covered the circumstances of both solar
and lunar eclipses.
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Test 1
There will be a diagram where
you must identify the various
parts of the celestial sphere.
Essay 1: Describe the
apparent motions of objects
in the sky over an hour, a
day, a month, and a year.
Essay 2: How is observing
a solar eclipse different from
observing a lunar eclipse?
You should write about the
durations of these eclipses
as well as the necessary
preparations.