Celestial Object Data Sheet (CODS):
Objects in Our Solar System
Name of Object: __________________________________________________
Classification of Object [1]: __________________________________________
General Appearance:
What is the surface of the object like?_______________________________________________________
Composition:
Atmosphere:
Satellites (moons):
___________________________________________________________________________
Size (diameter, volume, mass, and size relative to other objects)
How big is this object compared to the Earth?
_________________________________________________________________________
Can someone see this object easily, or is special equipment needed? _________________________________________________________________________
Position relative to the Earth:
Distance [2]
Object to sun distance: _________________________________________
Object to Earth distance: _______________________________________
Time
How long is a day on this object?___________________
How long is the year for this object? ________________
Unusual or Unique facts about this object:
[1] Classify as either a star, planet, moon, asteroid, comet or other.
[2] Identify distance in kilometers (km), miles (mi.), and astronomical units (au.) and as a fraction of a light year (ly). Include the units for each measurement listed.
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