Planets
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What do you call someone who goes into space?
An astronaut
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
How many moons does Earth have?
One
What is a shooting star?
A meteor
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
What is the name of a group of stars that make a picture in the sky?
A constellation
What is it called when the moon blocks the sun?
A solar eclipse
What do you call a meteor that reaches the ground?
A Meteorite
What planet has the shortest day?
Jupiter
Where do astronauts live in space?
The ISS (International Space Station)
What do you call an exploded star?
A supernova
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
1 year
What do you call a star that explodes?
A supernova
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What is the name of NASA's famous space telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope
What 2 elements make up most of the Sun?
Hydrogen and Helium
What causes the seasons?
Earth's tilt
What are the small chunks of rock that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter?
Asteroids
What are planets outside our solar system called?
Exoplanets
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What are stars born inside?
Nebulas
How many degrees is Earth's axis tilted?
23.4 degrees
What do we call frozen worlds beyond Neptune?
The Kuiper Belt