Planets
What is the name of the 4th planet?
Mars
True or False: the sun is a star.
true
Give an example of a type of weather
answers may vary (sun, snow, rain, wind)
What is the logo called?
The NASA Meatball
_______ is the force that keeps us on earth and keeps us from floating away.
gravity
Which planets are the outer planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
A group of stars together in the sky is called ____.
a constellation
What tool might you use to measure rain fall?
What is the name of the research center near Cleveland?
John Glenn Research Center
What happens during a solar eclipse?
the moon, earth, and sun line up; corona can be seen during totality
Which planet in our solar system is a dwarf planet?
Pluto
True or False: asteroids are types of stars.
false
What are two tools that can measure wind that we made in camp this week?
wind sock and anemometer
What is the space center in Florida where many space ships have taken off?
Kennedy
What color is Mars?
red
What are planets made of?
rock, gas, water, etc.
What kind of galaxy is the Ursa Major galaxy?
pinwheel
What are 2 types of clouds?
answers may vary
Where is the control center located in Texas?
Houston
What year was the James Webb telescope launched?
2021
Which planet spins on its side?
Uranus
The sun is a _____ star.
dwarf
Why do astronauts care about the weather?
answers may vary
What are some careers that you could have at NASA?
engineer, astronaut, software engineer, programmer, mathematician, educator, researcher, machinist, control center technician, etc.
What did Gary show us at the observatory in the telescope?
sun spots