During a total solar eclipse you observe Jupiter just beside
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Updated on: 11/08/2015 02:39 PM Due on: 12/08/2015
1. Understanding solar system configurations I.
a) During a total solar eclipse you observe Jupiter just beside (within a few degrees of) the eclipsed sun in the sky. Approximately how far away is Jupiter from the Earth? Use a sketch to demonstrate your solution.
b) During a total lunar eclipse you observe Jupiter just beside (within a few degrees of) the moon in the sky. Approximately how far away is Jupiter from the Earth. Use a sketch to demonstrate your solution.
c) One night shortly after sunset, you observe Jupiter rising. Approximately how far is Jupiter from the Earth then? Draw a sketch to show the positions of the sun, Earth and Jupiter.
d) Explain whether you could ever see Mars or Venus rise next to the full moon some night.
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Solution: During a total solar eclipse you observe Jupiter just beside