Extraterrestrial Extravaganza
What area is often associated with secret government experiments regarding UFOs?
Area 51
What is a light year?
The distance covered by light in a single year.
What is the group of stars known for its resemblance to a spoon or ladle
The “Big Dipper”
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
In Gene Roddenberry’s original treatment for Star Trek, what was the name of the Starship?
Starship Yorktown.
What event is known for a mass UFO sighting in 1947?
Roswell Incident
What kids toy was accidentally developed while a NASA scientist was working on an idea for a heat pump?
The Super Soaker
Who is the second person on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin
Name the following song AND artist
Rocket Man - Elton John
Who claimed to have been abducted by aliens in 1961 in Massachusetts?
Betty and Barney Hill
How many minutes for sunlight to reach earth?
8 minutes
How many planets in our solar system have NO moons? (Must name them).
2- Mercury & Venus
Who was NASA founded by?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
According to the opening titles, when and where does Star Wars: A new Hope take place?
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away"
What NH town has a festival dedicated to the alien sighting that occurred on September 3rd, 1965? It is one of the most well documented UFO sightings in history with multiple witnesses.
Exeter, NH
What Latin based word describes the effect the full moon has on our world?
"Lunatics" - 'Moon Sick'
What year was the last NASA space shuttle launch in?
2011 (July 8, 2011)
Name the following artist AND song.
Eclipse - Pink Floyd
What is the name of NASA’s program that aims to search for extraterrestrial life?
(SETI) Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Who was the first women in space?
Valentina Tereshkova
Name the three different types of galaxies.
Elliptical, spiral & irregular.
What did Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong eat on the moon in celebration of their mission? (Name at least 3 - 6 total)
Bacon, peaches, sugar cookie squares, a pineapple-grapefruit drink, and coffee
What 1998 space exhibition movie was inspired by the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing?
Armageddon