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Glossary of Astronomical Terms
A glossary explaining the terms Altitude, Azimuth, Constellation, Elevation, Galaxy, Light-year, Meridian, Transit, Twilight and Zenith.
The Moon
We see the Moon in our northern sky and though it may appear large, especially when seen close to the horizon, our view of the Moon is actually small enough to be covered by your thumb.
The Path of the Sun
This infosheet describes the path of the Sun across the sky in Melbourne for the Autumn Equinox, the Winter Solstice, the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice.
The Sun
The Sun is the star at the centre of our Solar System. It is the largest object in the Solar System.
The Sun and the Seasons
The seasons are governed by the tilt of the Earth’s axis in space as it journeys around the Sun in a year.
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