Description : Study of atmospheric phenomena is called (1) Astrology (2) Meteorology (3) Seismology (4) Astronomy
Last Answer : Meteorology
Description : Does anyone know any good book to get started into the astronomy,astrophysics field?
Last Answer : General astronomy and beginning astrophysics are two different fields. What’s your preference?
Description : As 'Astronomy' is related to 'Planets', similarly 'Astrology' is related to what? (A) Satellites(B) Disease(C) Animals(D) Coins(E) None of these
Last Answer : E) None of these
Description : ‘Black holes’ refers to--------? A. Holes occurring in heavenly bodies B. Bright spots on the sun C. Collapsing object of high density (Answer) D. Collapsing object of low density
Last Answer : C. Collapsing object of high density (Answer)
Description : The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Nimbus'
Description : The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are. Why is this? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : 'Parsec' is the unit measurement of - (1) Density of stars (2) Astronomical distance (3) Brightness of heavenly bodies (4) Orbital velocity of giant stars
Last Answer : (2) Astronomical distance Explanation: The parsec (symbol: pc) is a unit of length used to measure large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System.
Description : 'Parsec' is the unit measurement of – (1) Density of stars (2) Astronomical distance (3) Brightness of heavenly bodies (4) Orbital velocity of giant stars
Last Answer : (2) Astronomical distance Explanation: Parsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy to measure large distances to objects outside our Solar System. It is equal to about 3.26 light years (3.086 x 1013 kilometres).
Description : The heavenly bodies that do not twinkle are called ………………. . (a) planets (b) stars (c) rockets
Last Answer : (a) planets
Description : The heavenly bodies that twinkle are called ……………………. . (a) earth (b) moon (c) stars
Last Answer : (c) Stars
Description : The altitudes of heavenly bodies appear to be greater than they actually are. Why is this?
Last Answer : Atmospheric refraction
Description : Hydrographic surveys deal with the mapping of (A) Large water bodies (B) Heavenly bodies (C) Mountainous region (D) Canal system
Last Answer : (A) Large water bodies
Description : ‘Parsec’ is the unit measurement of (1) Density of stars (2) Astronomical distance (3) Brightness of heavenly bodies (4) Orbital velocity of giant stars
Last Answer : Astronomical distance
Description : What are the things I can specialize in Astronautics/Aerospace Engg. ?
Last Answer : Telemetry! There is a big need for it in Aerospace, as well as Military, Industrial and Commercial applications. If the NASA budget is cut, you can jump to Military . If that is cut, you can jump to ... products. If that fails you still have employment if you can say: Do you want fries with that?
Description : Did astrology predict the recent study correlating birth date with success?
Last Answer : It appears to be so
Description : Some of the other fields of study that affect management theory or practice include: (a) Political science, philosophy, anthropology and sociology (b) Zoology, psychology, sociology and ... astrology, political science and psychology. (d) Political science, sociology, typography and economics.
Last Answer : (a) Political science, philosophy, anthropology and sociology
Description : What was The Italian who first used a telescope to study astronomy born in the same year as Shakespeare?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Where is the worlds largest single dish telescope located that is used to study astronomy and ionosphere?
Last Answer : Arecibo
Description : Study of the relationships of plants and animals to their physical and biological environment is called C A. Astronomy B. Physiology C. Ecology D. Epidemiology
Last Answer : Ecology
Description : What personality traits do you associate with Scorpios? (Belief in astrology not required to answer.)
Last Answer : Jealousy, a temper, passionate, empathetic at times… coming from a Scorpio. I don’t believe in the stuff, but some of the general “traits” fit with my personality.
Description : The field of specialization of famous Muslim scientist Abu Usman Aljahiz was? A. Botany B. Zoology (Answer) C. Astronomy D. None
Last Answer : B. Zoology (Answer)
Description : Founder of modern astronomy was ---------? A. Archimedes B. William Gilbert C. Nicolas Copernicus (Answer) D. Michael Faraday E. None of these
Last Answer : C. Nicolas Copernicus (Answer)
Description : Best physics/astrophysics book?
Last Answer : You might enjoy Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything. He is a brilliant writer.
Description : With which among the following fields is the name of S. Chandrasekhar associated ? (1) Cosmology (2) Chemistry (3) Fluid Mechanics (4) Astrophysics
Last Answer : Astrophysics
Description : Study of energy production in living bodies is called-----? A. Biology B. Biomechanics C. Bioenergetics (Answer) D. Aerodynamics
Last Answer : C. Bioenergetics (Answer)
Description : Astrophysics question: Are zero braking distance collisions and infinitive forces possible?
Last Answer : No, it is not. F=m*a, where a is acceleration expressed in m/s/s. zero braking distance also means zero deceleration time. deceleration is negative acceleration. So zero deceleration time turns it into m/s/0. Division by zero.
Description : How can I balance my love for physics (esp. astrophysics), animation and computer engineering?
Last Answer : What a geek!
Description : Suggestions for great books on astrophysics?
Last Answer : If you’re not only interested in astrophysics, “Physics of the Impossible” is a good entry level book. However, I don’t remember the author’s name off the top of my head, and am too lazy to get it off my shelf to get it.
Description : What is Astrophysics Made of ?
Last Answer : Astrophysics is a branch of science that combines astronomy and physics to explain the rotation , position , eclipse , origin, and evolution of the planets and stars .
Description : What is Astrophysics ?
Last Answer : The branch of physics that discusses and searches for information about the sun , moon , planets , stars , nebulae, etc. of the sky and space, is called astrophysics.
Description : In Astrophysics, what name is given to a hypothetical hole in outer space from which stars and energy emerge? (1) Black hole (2) Ozone hole (3) Asteroid belt (4) White hole
Last Answer : (4) White hole Explanation: A White Hole is a hypothetical hole in outer space from which energy, stars, and other celestial matter emerge or explode. It is a theoretical celestial object into which matter is funneled from a black hole.
Description : Which India-born scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Astrophysics? (1) Prof. Chandrashekhar (2) Sir C.V. Raman (3) Satyendra Nath Bosh (4) Vikram Sarabhai
Last Answer : Prof. Chandrashekhar
Last Answer : White hole
Description : ASTROPHYSICS
Last Answer : Just a few decades ago, the word astronomy was a general term that described the science of the planets, moons, Sun and stars, and all other heavenly bodies. In other words, astronomy ... into space for brief periods, high-flying aircraft and high-altitude balloons, and Space Shuttle missions.
Description : Is it possible that astrology is a science that has not yet been researched enough?
Last Answer : answer:When you looked at your natal chart you automatically felt a connection to those things that you had an affinity with and rejected things that you did not. Also, it was probably written well enough ... , it's not astrology, but it's the same skill. http://www.bad-language.com/psychicskeptic
Description : Are horoscopes, astrology, palmistry and numerology related?
Last Answer : “Anything more you would like to say?” It’s all bogus.
Description : Do you have proof that Astrology is not real?
Last Answer : The burden of proof needs to be on people who think it is real and read this.
Description : I resist taking astrology serious, but how can I do that when stuff like this happens?
Last Answer : Don’t bother taking it seriously. It was what passed for science before there was science. Study something else.
Description : What does astrology signify to you?
Last Answer : I enjoying reading about astrology, but I don’t really believe in them. Some are right about me, some are not.
Description : How does astrology work?
Last Answer : answer:Theoretically, there could be some truth there. If you think about all the different seasonal changes, it's not that difficult to imagine that there would be some effect in utero. ... exposures along a seasonal framework. That being said, astrology probably works because people believe it.
Description : What general term and/or adjective do Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry, etc., fall under?
Last Answer : Bogus.
Description : Chinese astrology versus Vedic astrology in relationship compatibility...
Last Answer : Neither.
Description : What's a good website for Mayan Astrology/Birthchart?
Last Answer : I just googled it, there were many to check out
Description : Is it possible to get a Degree in astrology?
Last Answer : I’m sure you can get all 360 degrees in astrology, which, if you add $2.50 will buy you a ride on the West Side IRT.
Description : Any Chinese Astrology Experts out there?
Last Answer : Well, I am no expert, but I am a female Dragon and when I was a senior in high school, I dated a male Tiger. It was one of the best relationships I have ever had. Tigers and Dragons are quite compatible love partners. Based solely on a Chinese astrology standpoint, that’s a good match.
Description : How does horoscopes and astrology work?
Last Answer : Only a true Seer knows.
Description : What do you think about astrology & horoscopes?
Last Answer : They’re something I like to occasionally have fun with. It’s eerie when they’re actually right on. Most are so vague though that anyone could find a meaning that relates to themselves.
Description : What is the 8th house in astrology?
Last Answer : The eighth house addresses financial and physical support as well as emotional and spiritual support. The planetary indicator for this is Saturn as it signifies loss and the need to do things carefully.