Question

Consider the following observations. Classify each observation based on whether it is a real observation (a true statement of something we can actually see from Earth) or one that is not real (a statement of something that does not really occur as seen from Earth).[Real:true statements]1. Mercury goes through a full cycle of phases2. Moon rises in east, sets in west each day3. stars circle daily around north or south celestial pole4. positions of nearby stars shift slightly back and forth each year5. a distance galaxy rises in east, sets in west each day[Not real:false statements]1. we sometimes see a crescent Jupiter

2. a planet beyond Saturn rises in west, sets in east

Answer 1

(1.) Mercury goes through a full cycle of phases.

(2.) Moon rises in east, sets in west.

(3.) stars circle daily around north or south celestial pole.

(4.) positions of nearby stars shift slightly back & forth each year.

(5.) a distant galaxy rises in east, sets in west each day.

(6.) a planet beyond Saturn rises in west, sets in east.

(7.) we sometimes see a crescent Jupiter.

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