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The Formation of the Solar System

By almacd13 on June 20, 2014

This question set explores how the solar system was formed, including the creation of planetoids, stars, and other celestial bodies.

Posted in sec_ess_ast | Tagged astronomy, celestial body, fusion, nebula, nebular theory, planetoid, solar system, solar wind, star

Eclipses

By almacd13 on June 18, 2014

Have you ever wondered why we have eclipses? This question set deals with two types of eclipses that we experience – lunar and solar eclipses.

Posted in sec_ess_ast | Tagged astronomy, eclipses, lunar eclipse, moon, phases, solar eclipse

Moons

By almacd13 on June 17, 2014

Have you looked up at the Moon and wondered how the Moon came to be, or sat on the beach and pondered what causes the oceanic tides? If so, this is the set for you!

Posted in sec_ess_ast | Tagged moon, orbit, tides

Phases of the Moon I

By almacd13 on June 17, 2014

Have you looked up at the Moon and wondered what causes the Moon’s phases? We all know that the Moon’s appearance seems to change over the course of a Month, but why?

Posted in sec_ess_ast | Tagged eclipses, lunar eclipse, moon, optics, phases, solar eclipse

<a href="https://scienceres-edcp-educ.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2013/09/03/phases-of-the-moon-2/" title="Phases of the Moon: Part II"><img src="https://scienceres-edcp-educ.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2013/09/sec_earthSpace_astro_moonPhases2-150x150.jpg" alt="Phases of the Moon: Part II" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Phases of the Moon: Part II

By jermko on September 3, 2013

Have you looked up at the Moon and wondered what causes the Moon’s phases? We all know that the Moon’s appearance seems to change over the course of a Month, but why? This is part 2 in the series of question sets.

Posted in sec_ess_ast | Tagged eclipses, moon, optics, phases

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