What are some cool space terms?
Sun, Moon, and Star Words
- constellation – group of stars in the sky that form specific patterns from where you see them.
- eclipse – when any celestial object blocks the light of another celestial object.
- galaxy – large group of stars held together by gravity.
- lodestar – a name for the North Star.
What are some outer space words?
outer space
- cosmos.
- celestial spaces.
- cosmic space.
- deep space.
- empty space.
- ether space.
- infinite space.
- infinity.
What are the names of astronomical events?
21st century
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2039 June 21 | An annular solar eclipse will occur over the Northern Hemisphere. |
| 2039 November 7 | Transit of Mercury |
| 2039 December 15 | Total solar eclipse |
| 2040 September 8 | Planetary alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the crescent Moon. |
What does E stand for in astronomy?
– inclination
q – periapsis, the minimum distance. Q – apoapsis, the maximum distance. e – eccentricity. i – inclination.
What is the sun called in astronomical terms?
Sol
Sol is the Roman equivalent of the Greek sun god Helios. And maybe in earlier times English-speakers did use these names. According to straightdope.com, the first cited use of Sol as a proper name for the sun is the 1450 Ashmole Manuscript Treatise on Astrology, which stated: Sol is hote & dry but not as mars is.
What is the rarest moon eclipse?
On the night of November 18-19, the Full Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow. This will result in a partial lunar eclipse — where the Moon only partly dips into the dusky red umbra of Earth’s shadow. What’s particularly remarkable about this eclipse is that it’s one of the rarest.
What is the next astronomical event 2021?
A summary of the 2021 highlights
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 12-13 | Perseids Meteor Shower |
| August 20 | Jupiter at opposition |
| August 22 | Full Moon |
| September 7 | New Moon |
What are the 17 branches of astronomy?
Astronomy and Space Sciences
- astrobiology.
- astronomy.
- astrophysics.
- astrostatistics.
- cosmology.
- data science.
- exoplanets.
- instrumentation.