Galaxies and universe
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
Milky Way
What are stars mostly made of?
Hydrogen and helium
What is the sun mostly made of?
Hydrogen and helium
Why does the moon shine?
It reflects sunlight
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
Name, one of the four main types of galaxies
Spiral elliptical, irregular barred spiral
How do we categorize stars?
By their age or life cycle
What is the center of the sun called?
The core
What causes the phases of the moon?
The moon position relative to earth and the sun
Which planet is called the red planet
Mars
Which type of galaxy is shaped like a flat disc with arms?
Spiral galaxy
What does the color of a star tell us?
It’s temperature
What are dark spots on the sun surface?
Sun spots
What is it called when the moon looks fully lit?
A full moon
Which is the largest planet?
Jupiter
What type of galaxy is the milky Way?
Barred spiral
What is a constellation?
A group of stars forming of pattern
What is the glowing outer atmosphere of the sun called?
The corona
About how long does it take the moon to go through all its phases?
About 29 days or one month
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What do scientist call the entire space time matter and energy we live in?
The universe
Name the hunter constellation
Orion
What process makes the sun’s energy?
Nuclear fusion
Name three phases of the moon
New Moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter, crescent, gibbous
Name a planet that has rings
Saturn Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune