whether that star has planet(s) or not. The following methods are used for that purpose. 1. Astrometry 2. Radial Velocity Method 3. Pulsar Timing 4. Transit Method 5. Gravitational Microlensing Astrometry: This is the oldest method used to search extra-solar planets. This planet is basically used to find the mass of thee planet. This method is based on the gravitational effect of planet on its host star. As the planet rotates around its star‚ it applies gravitational force on the star and
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8. Meteorites What are impact craters? Impact Craters are depressions on many planetary surfaces. How are craters formed? They are formed by the impact of chunks of interplanetary matter (meteorites) striking the surface. Upon first impact‚ shock waves dissipate the energy of the meteorite through the ground. The ground is compressed rapidly and severely‚ and may be fractured‚ melted or vaporized Next‚ the surface is decompressed‚ and the material is flung violently out from the impact
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Search and Seizure The Legal and Ethical Issues Involved with Search and Seizure in Our Classrooms. Learning Team C Brandon Kennard‚ Christine McGee‚ Joshua Anderson‚ Tammy Romo EDL/535 October 13‚ 2014 Dr. Rahim Jones Agenda • • • • • • • • • • • 8:00 am- Welcome 8:30- Define search and seizure 9:00- Types of searches 9:15- School’s Rights 9:30- Student’s Rights 9:45- BREAK 10:00- 4th and 5th Amendments 10:15- Court cases and scenarios 11:00- Searches at the District and State level 11:30- Officer
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SCOPE OF THE SEARCH DUE TO ITS MOBILITY PROVEN 10 DAYS AFTER THE ARREST Defendant’s RV was considered to be an automobile when the closed container was found in it. In Florida v. Jimeno‚ 500 U.S. 248‚ 251‚ 111 S.Ct. 1801‚ 1803-04 (1991) the Supreme Court held that a criminal suspect’s right to be free from unreasonable searches was not violated when‚ after he gave a police officer permission to search his car‚ the officer opened a dosed container found within the car. Consent to search a vehicle inherently
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Astronomy 1760-60 Fall 2010 Homework 2 Answers Short Answer/General Questions: These should have short answers of a few sentences. 1. Explain the difference between speed and velocity and why this is important in acceleration. Give an example where an object is accelerating‚ but their speed is constant. Speed: Change in position over time – distance over time Velocity: Change in position and direction over time – distance and direction over time Acceleration: Change in Velocity‚ so a change
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Astronomy vs. Astrology This week we were asked to write a paper discussing the difference between astronomy and astrology. Astrology and astronomy grew up together throughout a large portion of human history. However‚ the two have been separated for centuries‚ and because so many people mistakenly think that astrology is some kind of science‚ it often happens that the two are even today still confused with one another. Astronomy is the science of mapping the positions and movements of celestial
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Greek Mythology in Astronomy The creatures and deities in Greek mythology are said to have connection with the astronomy and the star constellations. In this fragment of Hesiod’s poem “Nymphs like the Graces‚ Phaesyle and Coronis and rich-crowned Cleeia and lovely Phaeo and long-robed Eudora‚ whom the tribes of men upon the earth call Hyades.” (Hesiod‚ Homeric Hymns‚ Epic Cycle‚ Homerica. 1922) titled Astronomy‚ he mentioned and catalogued many of the constellations based on creatures and gods
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I wanted to do Galileo because he is one of the most significant person of Astronomy. Galileo made a huge impact in Astronomy. “You can not teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” (BrainyQuote.com) That is Galileo’s most famous quote. He has invented a lot of things for example the telescope. Galileo was born February 15‚ 1564‚ in Pisa‚ Italy. He was the oldest of six children. He had three sisters and two brothers.He was one of the most significant person in the history
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The Aztec astronomy is a complicated subject to discuss in a large group due to the biased opinions. There are two sides to the Aztec astronomy the Eurocentric and Aztec point of view. Therefore depending on the person it can be explain in a certain way that can catches the reader’s attention. This research will be a balance between the european and aztec point of view. According to the one of the sources that I found it supports the Aztec point of view is well explained. The article “Aztec Astronomy
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grow a better understanding about the world around us. Many organizations such as NASA have helped to shape our perception today. But‚ It was years before that scientists helped to build NASA’s views and fundamental understandings of anatomy‚ and astronomy. The Renaissance helped to change people’s views of the earth surrounding us. Before the Renaissance‚ scientists and doctors believed that our body was controlled by zodiacs‚ instead of our brain‚ heart‚ and other organs. They relied on zodiacs
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