Title: Explain the history of astronomy.
Course: Air Force JROTC III (09153) > Section: Exploring Aerospace Science: Space Exploration

Explanation should include information regarding

- the celestial sphere
- the Greek Earth-centered model
- Ptolemy’s model
- Copernicus and the sun-centered model
- Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
- Galileo and the telescope
- Newton’s laws of motion and gravity
- Einstein’s theory of relativity.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is Ptolemy’s model?
- What are Kepler’s laws of planetary motion?
- What is the celestial sphere?
- Where is Earth located?