ASSIGNMENT Find one or more recent article(s) from a reliable website or from a resource found in the APUS Library that discusses one of the following topics; summarize the article and elaborate on the topic: 1. What current and emerging technologies are we using to study black holes? 2. Briefly describe the observatories being used […]
In a Power Point Presentation, generate a history of life on earth in any medium of your choosing with the following restrictions provided.
Power Point Presentation Generate a history of life on earth in any medium of your choosing with the following restrictions: 1. The representation must be on a linear scale (not logarithmic) 2. You must include a legend that allows us to interpret how you’re representing the time since each event has occurred (e.g., 1cm = […]
Describe galactic cosmic rays and how they factor into long-duration human spaceflight (e.g., sending humans to colonize Mars).
Assignment Find one or more recent article(s) from a reliable website or from a resource found in the APUS Library that discusses one of the following topics; summarize the article and elaborate on the topic: a. Describe Brown Dwarfs – what are they, why aren’t they classified as stars, what are the three classifications of […]
Describe the connection between cepheid variable stars and the period-luminosity relation. Explain how you would use the spectrum of a star to estimate its distance.
Homework Paper Research each of the following four topics and submit your answers in a document in .docx (Word) or PDF format: Describe two ways of determining the diameter of a star. Describe the connection between cepheid variable stars and the period-luminosity relation. Explain how you would use the spectrum of a star to estimate […]
Explain how binary star systems are used to find the mass of stars. Discuss how astronomers determined distances to objects within our solar system.
ASSIGNMENT Choose one of the following topics to discuss. If you post later in the week, check which topic your classmate(s) have chosen and pick a different topic to discuss: 1. Explain how binary star systems are used to find the mass of stars. 2. Discuss how astronomers determined distances to objects within our solar […]
What did Annie Cannon contribute to the understanding of stellar spectra? What is the defining difference between a brown dwarf and a true star?
Assignment Research each of the following four topics and submit your answers in a .docx (Word) or PDF format: Explain why color is a measure of a star’s temperature. What elements are stars mostly made of? How do we know this? What did Annie Cannon contribute to the understanding of stellar spectra? What is the […]
Compare the rings that surround the Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. In what ways are Uranus and Neptune similar and in what ways are they different?
ASSIGNMENT Address one of the questions listed below or some other aspect about the Jovian planets that you find interesting in 250 words Why are Uranus and Neptune distinctly blue-green in color, while Jupiter and Saturn are not. Compare the densities of Uranus and Neptune to Jupiter and Saturn? Discuss what this means about the […]
Write clear responses with written explanations in complete sentences that fully communicate your conclusions and reasoning.
Lab 1 week 2 Read the instructions for this lab located in the attached document. Complete the activities and enter your results in the Lab document. Responses should be clear, with written explanations in complete sentences that fully communicate your conclusions and reasoning. Complete the graphs using Excel or a similar plotting program. Graphs done […]
Prepare a 10-15 slides PowerPoint presentation on astronomy.
Astronomy Powerpoint Prepare a 10-15 slides PowerPoint presentation on astronomy. The portion of this project should be a “presentation” of your Paper. The presentation should be , with a detailed “script” in the notes section. Also include a detailed script to accompany the slides, This script should reflect your full presentation and be detailed enough […]
Explain the basics of how a launch vehicle lifts off from the launch pad and reaches outer space. In addition to the basic principles, include equations in your response.
Rocket Forum For many “rocket scientist” is a sign of intelligence and the ability to handle large challenges with excellent precision. By now, you should all know a little bit about rocket science from your readings. For this discussion, explain the basics of how a launch vehicle lifts off from the launch pad and reaches […]