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Astronomy 2

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What is the impact theory? states that the Moon formed when a large object struck the Earth and material from inside the Earth was ejected out in space and this material formed the moon
What are the waxing phases? the right side of the moon is visible
What is the waning phases? the left side of the moon is visible
When does a solar eclipse occur? occurs when the Moon’s blocks the sunlight and a shadow falls on the Earth
When does a lunar eclipse occur? occurs when the Earth’s blocks the sunlight and a shadow falls on the Moon
There is a solar or lunar eclipse every month. True or False False
All the planets have moons. True or False False, Mercury and Venus do not
What is the Sun mostly made up of? Hydrogen and Helium
How many planets and moons did Galileo find going around Jupiter? five
What do planetary orbiters do? give us specific information about the planets that they orbit
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