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Prepare for your AST 101 Exam 1 with this astronomy exam preparation resource. Designed for students reviewing introductory astronomy concepts, reinforcing their understanding of course material, and preparing for their first assessment. Use this study resource to organise your revision, review important astronomy topics, and strengthen your understanding before the exam. Ideal for students searching for AST 101 Exam 1 study guides, astronomy revision notes, and exam preparation materials. Course: AST 101 – Astronomy Assessment: Exam 1 Purpose: Exam preparation and revision Format: PDF study material

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AST 101 EXAM 1 Questions With Verified Answers
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the average distance from the earth to the sun is what unit? -
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correct answer ✔ ✔ 1 astronomical unit
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the distance light travels in a year - correct answer ✔ ✔
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1 light year
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the andromeda galaxy is how many light years away -
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correct answer ✔ ✔ 2,000,000 ly
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the stars that appear to lie on a dome above us is the ____ ___
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____ - correct answer ✔ ✔ the celestial sphere
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the stars appear to be ____ on the celestial sphere -
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correct answer ✔ ✔ fixed
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, the earth is what in the celestial sphere model? -
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correct answer ✔ ✔ the center of the universe
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what part of the celestial sphere can we see - correct answer ✔
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✔ part above the horizon /./ /./ /./

what is the zenith - correct answer ✔ ✔ directly overhead
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an obsever can only see what part of the celestial sphere -
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correct answer ✔ ✔ exactly 1/2
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polaris is ___ in the ____ sky - correct answer ✔ ✔
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high in the northern sky /./ /./ /./ /./

in the celestial sphere model the earth is ___ and the stars appe
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ar to ____ around the earth - correct answer ✔ ✔
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fixed & rotate /./ /./

stars that never set - correct answer ✔ ✔ circompolar stars
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