Planet
This is the center of our solar system. The eight planets revolve around it.
What is the Sun?
This is the planet humans live on.
What is Earth?
These chunks of rock and metal orbit the Sun between the planets.
What are asteroids?
This is how long it takes the moon to orbit Earth.
What is 24 hours?
This Planet is closest to the sun
What is Mercury?
Unlike other planets this planet lies on its side. Seventh from the Sun it has nine faint rings and five moons orbiting it.
What is Uranus?
These loose collections of rocks and frozen gases orbit the Sun between the planets.
What are comets?
This is how long it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun.
What is 365 days?
Once considered a planet, scientists now call this a "dwarf planet".
What is Pluto?
This planet is eighth from the Sun and can only be seen through a telescope.
What is Neptune?
These objects produce and off their own heat and light.
What are stars?
This is the study of outer space.
What is astronomy?
Called the morning or evening star, this planet appears in the sky just after sunset and before sunrise.
What is Venus?
This is a body that does not give off light of its own, instead it reflects the light of the Sun.
What is a planet?
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What is a Moon?
This body travels around Earth and is known as Earth's satellite.
What is the Moon?
This is what we call a human space traveler.
What is an astronaut?
Fifth from the Sun, this is the largest planet. It is best known for its beautiful colours and its Great Red Spot.
What is Jupiter?
Sixth from the Sun, this planet is best known for the beautiful system of rings that circle it.
What is Saturn?
These are patterns of stars in the sky that seem to be in the shape of pictures.
What are constellations?
This is the name of a famous Canadian astronaut who was the first Canadian to be commander on a spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Who is Chris Hadfield?