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Question: Stonehenge is the best known example of the stone circles but there are many other examples found in different parts of Britain and Europe. Present the arguments advanced for the view that they are early examples of an astronomical observatory and comment on the validity of the arguments.
Answer: Much controversy surrounds the true function of prehistoric stone circles. The most valued theory is that they were built as astronomical observatories, used as grand scale calendars. Today it is hard to imagine that what appear to be randomly placed rocks across Britain and Europe from Millennia’s ago were actually monumental astronomical and engineering designs, equivalent to a modern day com......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay
Details: Mark: 64% | Subject: Astronomy | Course: Astronomy | Level: Degree | Year: 2nd/3rd | Document type: Essay* | Words: 2415 References: Yes | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: January 05, 2009 | Essay ID: 2620
Question: Describe techniques that are currently being used to detect extrasolar planets and methods that could be used in the next decade or two to try and determine the atmospheric composition of these planets.
Answer: Looking for extrasolar planets is a difficult task, since the planets themselves are not bright, ie they don’t emit their own light as stars do, therefore the only way they can be seen is by the light it reflects from the star that it is orbiting. Also, the planets are relatively tiny next to the huge size of the stars, and the brightness of the stars means that extrasolar planets cannot be seen......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay
Details: Mark: 62% | Subject: Astronomy | Course: Astronomy | Level: Degree | Year: 1st | Document type: Essay* | Words: 1051 References: No | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: January 11, 2010 | Essay ID: 2618
Question: Report on the planet Mars
Answer: Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the seventh largest in our solar system. It is situated, along with our planet, in the region of the solar system where liquid water can exist on the surface, and therefore there is a chance that life is (or once was) present on Mars. Mars or the Greek term Ares is named after the Roman god of War. The planet probably got this name due to its red colo......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay
Details: Mark: 61% | Subject: Astronomy | Course: Astronomy | Level: Degree | Year: 1st | Document type: Essay* | Words: 1624 References: No | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: October 15, 2008 | Essay ID: 2621
