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Peer discussion : How do astronomers measure distance to faraway objects ?

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Watch the video and answer the question in detail

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AFL: Answer on padlet as comment ( Research work)

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AFL: Answer on padlet as comment ( Research work)

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Q1.    The Solar system has existed for 4.6 billion years. How many times has the Solar system travelled around the Milky Way in that time?
Q2.   Has anyone from the UAE been to space ? If so, name the person .
Q3.   How many satellites has UAE send into space? Name these.
Q4.   Write a note on " UAE's National Space Programme"

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A1. About 203 times
A2. Hazza Al Mansouri
A3. 4, DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009) DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013) Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011) Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)
A4. UAE's national space programme was launched april 12th 2017. The UAE launched the National Space Programme under which the UAE will prepare Emirati cadres specialised in airspace sciences. Young Emirati cadres will execute the National Space Programme. Launching the National Space Programme is part of the UAE’s ambitious space programme of reaching Mars by 2021 and building the first settlement there by 2117.

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Question one : it takes 225-250 million years to orbit once around the milky way
So our solar system has taken around 18-20 orbits around the milky way

Questions two : The UAE has successfully launched several space missions in recent years. A little less than two years down the line, this vision was accomplished as UAE's Hazza Al Mansouri made history and became the first Emirati astronaut to reach space.

Question 3 : Currently, the UAE operates 9 satellites
here are some of them

DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009)

DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013)

Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011)

Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)

Al Yah 3 (launched in 2018)

KhalifaSat ( launched in 2018)

Nayif-1 (launched in 2017)

Question 4 : The UAE is seeking opportunities to explore celestial bodies, develop satellite communications technology and deploy the latest space technologies in terrestrial applications. The UAE recognises the need for the applications of remote sensing through satellites, including natural resource mapping, environmental monitoring, land-use planning and security.

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Filza, Maryam Abid, Abeera - AFL/Research Work

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Filza, Maryam Abid, Abeera - AFL/Research Work

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1. It takes the sun 220 million years to circle once around the center of our galaxy. During the 4.6 billion years that the Sun has been in existence, it has gone around the center just over 20 times.

2. Hazza Al Mansouri

3. Currently, the UAE operates 9 satellites
through three centers: Communications Company, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre - MBRSC
The names are:

DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009)

DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013)

Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011)

Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)

Al Yah 3 (launched in 2018)

KhalifaSat ( launched in 2018)

Nayif-1 (launched in 2017)

4. Through close collaboration with US partners, the United Arab Emirates is inspiring a new generation of space explorers and scientists. From launching the Arab world's first Mission to Mars to signing the Artemis Accords, the nation is rapidly emerging as a leader in space science and exploration.

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Starter: they use a method called parallax method, through displacement in the apparent position of an object
Main task: they measure the distance of an object in space from one part of the orbit, then six months later from exactly the opposite position in orbit (orbital diameter), they measure the distance of the object again and use the formula tehte= arc/radius to find the distance of the object.

AFL:
1. The solar system has travelled about 20 times around the milky way
2.Hazza al Mansouri
3.KhalifaSat

DubaiSat-1

Al Yah 3
Yahsat 1A

DubaiSat-2
YahSat 1B

Nayif-1

Falcon Eye 1

Pléiades
4.Under the Emirates Lunar Mission – 2024, the UAE aims to develop a lunar rover in the UAE and send it to the moon by 2024. The aim of the mission is to study various aspects such as thermal properties of the lunar surface and the formation and components of the lunar soil.

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using the parallel method

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Starter:Parallax is a method that determines distance by measuring the angle of apparent shift in an object's position as seen from opposite sides of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
AFL:
1)203 times
2)The UAE has successfully launched several space missions in recent years. In September 2019, the country's first astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansoori, completed an eight-day mission to the ISS, generating worldwide attention
3)DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009) DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013) Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011) Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)
4)The UAE is looking for chances to study celestial bodies, advance satellite communications, and use cutting-edge space technology on Earth. The UAE is aware of the demand for satellite-based remote sensing applications for mapping natural resources, monitoring the environment, planning land use, and security.

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Answer 1 : Completing a single orbit takes around 250 million years. So, our Solar System has made around 18 complete circuits since it was formed.

Answer 2 : In September 2019, the UAE's first astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansoori

Answer 3 :
There are 4 satellites-
DubaiSat 1 launched in 2009
DubaiSat 2 launched in 2013
Al Yah 1      launched in 2011
Al Yah 2      launched in 2012

Answer 4:
National Space Programme was launched on 12 April 2017. Through close collaboration with US partners, the United Arab Emirates is inspiring a new generation of space explorers and scientists. From launching the Arab world's first Mission to Mars to signing the Artemis Accords, the nation is rapidly emerging as a leader in space science and exploration.

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Starter: parallax method is a method that determines distance by measuring the angle of apparent shift in an object's position, as seen from opposite sides of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
AFL:
A1. Sun has orbited the Milky Way galaxy approximately 203 times in its 4.6 billion-year lifetime.
A2. Hazzaa al mansoori
A3. DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009)
DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013)
Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011)
Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012

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1.  18 times
2. Hazzaa Al Mansoori.
3. 9 satellites,
DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009)
DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013)
Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011)
Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)
AL Yah 3 ( launched in in2018)
KhalifaSat
Nayif -1
4. The UAE's National Space Programme is a government-led initiative aimed at developing the country's capabilities in space exploration and technology.

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AFL
Q1. the Sun is dragging us around the galaxy at around 800,000km/h, taking around 250 million years to complete a single orbit.

That means our Solar System has made around 18 complete circuits since it was formed around 4.5 billion years ago.

Q2. The UAE has successfully launched several space missions in recent years. In September 2019, the country's first astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansoori, completed an eight-day mission to the ISS, generating worldwide attention.

Q3. DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009) DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013) Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011) Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)

Q4. The UAE launched the National Space Programme under which the UAE will prepare Emirati cadres specialised in airspace sciences. Young Emirati cadres will execute the National Space Programme. Launching the National Space Programme is part of the UAE’s ambitious space programme of reaching Mars by 2021 and building the first settlement there by 2117.

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Starter-
Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight and is measured by the angle or half-angle of inclination between those two lines.
AFL-
1) Number of orbits ≈ 4.6 x 10^9 years / 2.27 x 10^7 years ≈ 202.64 So, the Sun has orbited the Milky Way galaxy approximately 203 times in its 4.6 billion-year lifetime.
2) Hazzaa Al Mansoori
3) DubaiSat 1 (launched in 2009) DubaiSat 2 (launched in 2013) Al Yah 1 (launched in 2011) Al Yah 2 (launched in 2012)
4) National Space Programme was launched on 12 April 2017 by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the then Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.