Dr Martin Hendry Dept of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow Captain Cook and the Cosmic Yardstick.
Solar System Physics I Dr Martin Hendry 5 lectures, beginning Autumn 2007 Department of Physics and Astronomy Astronomy 1X Session 2007-08.
Galileo, Tycho, and Kepler. Galileo’s Experiments (1564-1642) Galileo is considered the father of modern physics, and even modern science. He performed.
HAPPY Spring Equinox!!! A) How many hours of daylight is there everywhere on Earth when it is the equinox? B) During the winter solstice how many hours.
Galileo & the Church Dr. Carl J. Wenning ISU Physics Department.
Course Goals What is Science? What is modern astronomy? What do we know about the Universe? How do we know what we know?
Venus. Vital Statistics R = 6052 km M = 4.87 x 10 24 kg R orbit = 1.082 x 10 8 km T = 730º K Eccentricity = 0.007 Axial tilt = 177.4 º “day” = -243.0.
From Aristotle to Newton The history of the Solar System (and the universe to some extent) from ancient Greek times through to the beginnings of modern.
Galileo Galilei T J Osler. Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642.
Info for the Test Bring a #2 pencil. No electronic devices: No calculators, cell phones, headphones, etc. No books, notes, etc. No hats. Grades will be.
Galileo Galilei was an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. 1564 Galileo.
Galileo’s Telescope. Aristotle’s Cosmology Cosmology= study of the cosmos (universe) The earth is the center of the universe Planets, sun and moon revolve.