Tuesday, December 9, 2008

I know that...

I deserve a 100% for all of my blogs. My Blog is readable and neat. My grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct, and each of my blog questions are thoroughly answered. All of my blogs were completed on time additionally. The pictures one each blog post show each blog topic very wel. I have worked very hard on my blog, and i believe that i have earned a perfect grade on this assignment. Today is also my birthday, so a good grade would make it even better!

mucho love, maddie <3

Monday, December 8, 2008

My Favorites!

GEOLOGY: I enjoyed studying about the minerals. This is because they make jewelry out of minerals, and jewelry is a girl's best friend.




METEOROLOGY: I enjoyed learning about weather patterns. This is because it taught me how to predict to an extent what the weather would be like in the future.



OCEANOGRAPHY: I enjoyed learning about the ocean water and the life. This is because the ocean life interests me, along with the animals inside of it.






ASTRONOMY: I enjoyed doing the ACP Projects. This is because i was able to view a variety of different astronomy topics, and learn a lot about the ISS. I also enjoyed learning about the planets, and what they are composed of.







Wednesday, December 3, 2008

H-R Diagram =]


1. On an H-R Diagram, what is the main sequence? The average stars in the H-R Diagram.


2. What percentage of stars are main sequence stars? 90%


3. Is the Sun a main sequence star? yes


4. What will happen to the Sun next? When will this happen? Red Giant


5. Include a picture of an H-R Diagram. Explain it. It is a diagram showing the brightness and the temperatur of stars.


Tuesday, November 25, 2008

***Sparkling Stars***

1. Name 10 stars.
  • Pi Pup
  • Rana
  • Sham
  • Rho Boo
  • Peacock
  • Gamma Dor
  • Hamal
  • Kraz
  • Chi Car
  • Bellatrix
2. Choose one star. Which one did you choose?
  • Bellatrix
3. What kind of star is it?
A class B hot giant.

4. Are there any planets that orbit this star?
No, there are not.

5. What galaxy is this star a part of?
Orion

6. How far is the star from Earth?
about 500 light years

Friday, November 14, 2008

The Best Astronomy Topics


Worm Holes:

The definition of a wormhole is a theoretical distortion of space-time in a region of the universe that would link one location or time with another, through a path that is shorter in distance or duration than would otherwise be expected. To translate it so that you could understand it, it is a "shortcut" through space and time. A wormhole has atleast 2 mouths that are connected to a single throat. There is no observational proof of a wormhole, but it can be a valid solution inthe theory of General Relativity.


Dark Matter:

Dark matter can be explained as unseen matter that could make up more than ninety percent of the universe. As the name implies, dark matter does not interact with light or other electromagnetic radiation, so it cannot be seen directly, but it can be detected by measuring its effects [gravitational]. It is believed that dark matter was instrumental in forming galaxies early in the Big Bang.


Ultimate Fate of the Universe:

The ultimate fate of the universe is a topic in physical cosmology. Physical cosmology is a branch of astronomy that studies of the large-scale structure of the universe and is concerned with fundamental questions about its formation and evolution. Many possible fates are predicted by rival scientific theories, such as the big rip, the big crunch, big bounce, and etc. These have all been developed my various scientists.


Milky Way Galaxy:


The milky way is the galaxy containing the solar system, visible as a broad band of faint light in the night sky.It is made up of comprising an estimated 200 billion stars, and is estimated to be 13.6 million years old. (about as old as the universe) The entire galaxy is rotating about the Milky Way's center. It has made many changes since it was developed.


Star Constellations:

Any of certain groupings of stars that were imagined by those who named them to form images of objects, mythological figures, or creatures in the sky. They are useful in helping sky gazers and navigators locate certain stars. A constellation's stars are often designated by its name and letters of the Greek alphabet in order of brightness. I think that it is stupid that they try to make pictures out of the stars, but that is just my personal opinion.

mucho love, maddie

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

wonderful winds =]

1. What 3 factors effect wind?

  • pressure-gradient force
  • coriolis effect
  • friction
2. Which of the 3 do you think has the greatest effect? Why?
  • Friction, changes the wind speed and possibly direction

3. What would happen if this factor (from #2) all of a sudden stopped? Remember to include details about what might happen in your response?
  • The air would never slow down and you would always be able to predict the weather.