ASTRONOM LA TIERRA

g e n e ra l i n f o r m a t i o n s

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Realised By :
• El baroudi chaimae
• Khalis hayat
Plan :
1 THEORIES ABOUT THE SHAPE OF THE EARTH

2 THE NOTION OF TIME

3
THE MOVEMENT OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

4 STARS
 Introduction
space is a realm of endless fascination and
exploration. As we continue to unravel its
mysteries, it reminds us of the boundless potential
for discovery and adventure that lies beyond our
home planet.
1 THEORIES
ABOUT THE
SHAPE OF THE
EARTH
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Throughout history, Earth's shape theories evolved. Nicolaus Copernicus's 16th-century
work revolutionized these ideas, suggesting a spherical Earth in 'De revolutionibus
orbium coelestium’.His observations of planetary motions, including Earth's orbit,
reshaped our universe understanding. Copernicus's spherical Earth idea faced initial
resistance, eventually gaining acceptance through exploration, astronomy, and
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scientific discoveries. His work remains influential in shaping our cosmic understanding

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2 THE
NOTION
OF TIME
"The Earth's division into 24 hours is fundamental to understanding time zones. It involves splitting Earth's 360 degrees
of longitude. As Earth completes its 360-degree rotation in around 24 hours, we have 24 hours in a day. The Prime
Meridian, at 0 degrees longitude (Greenwich, England), serves as the timekeeping reference (GMT/UTC). Moving 15
degrees east or west from this point equals a one-hour time difference, leading to time zone divisions. This system
enables global time coordination, facilitating effective communication and scheduling, despite local time differences due
to Earth's rotation."
3 SOLAR
SYSTEM
Our solar system, including the Sun and planets, moves within the Milky Way
galaxy. It follows an elliptical or spiral orbit around the galactic center, taking
around 225-250 million years for one full orbit, known as a cosmic or galactic
year. This motion resembles a large-scale spiral, akin to a DNA double helix. This
galactic journey highlights that our solar system is just one of many within the
Milky Way, collectively navigating through the vastness of the galaxy. Notably,
despite this motion, the relative distances between celestial objects within our
solar system remain stable over human timescales, ensuring the conditions for
life on Earth
3 THE
NORTH
STAR
Life Cycle: Stars evolve based on mass, progressing through stages like protostars, main-sequence stars, red
giants, and potentially white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes.
Brightness: Stellar brightness is measured in magnitudes, with lower values indicating brighter stars, based on
apparent and absolute magnitudes.
THE North Star (Polaris): Located near the North Pole, Polaris is a yellow supergiant star, serving as a stable
reference point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere.
 Conclusion:
In conclusion, space is a vast and mysterious frontier
that continues to captivate our curiosity. It offers
limitless opportunities for scientific discovery and
technological advancement. As we strive to unravel the
secrets of the universe, it's clear that the wonders of
space will shape the future of science, technology, and
humanity itself.
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