This slide set presents some of the most fundamental concepts in astronomy. The sky is depicted from a stationary vs moving Earth, showing how the the sky changes due to Earth's motion or change in position of the observer. Earth's rotation, revolution, precession and the effects of these are highlighted. The cause of the seasons is depicted. Coordinate systems are introduced.
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