ppt课件-i s p205 visionsofthe universe（我年代p205 visionsofthe宇宙）.pptVIP

1.1 Our Modern View of the Universe What is our place in the universe? How did we come to be? How can we know what the universe was like in the past? Can we see the entire universe? What is our place in the universe? Our “Cosmic Address” Star A large, glowing ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion Planet A moderately large object that orbits a star; it shines by reflected light. Planets may be rocky, icy, or gaseous in composition. Moon (or satellite) An object that orbits a planet. Asteroid A relatively small and rocky object that orbits a star. Comet A rel