Astronomy 100: Discussion Questions - Week 2

Find and read relevant material in your textbook.

Research online and post with your short but complete answer to each of these questions. Please use your best writing, and explain each answer so that anyone else can follow your reasoning.

1. Name several constellations that are visible every night here in Bellingham, WA during all 12 months of the year. Why are these constellations always visible whereas others are seasonal?

2. Explain why and how the Earth has seasons.

3. What are some major differences between a scientific peer reviewed article, and a magazine article?