Planets
How many planets are there in the solar system
8
Who was the first person on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the biggest star in our solar system?
The Sun
What do you call someone who studies space?
An Astronomer
True or False: There is no sound in space.
True
What is the closest planet to Earth?
Mercury
Which American organization do astronauts work for?
NASA
True or False: Over one million Earths could fit into the Sun.
True
What big event that starred the universe shares its name with a TV show?
The Big Bang
What is the one planet in the solar system with no moons?
Mercury
Which planet with a big red spot is the biggest in the solar system?
Jupiter
Astronauts first went to space in which decade?
1960s
Which two constellations are named for bears?
Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Our solar system is in which galaxy?
The Milky Way
Who invented the telescope?
Galileo
What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
The first woman in space was from which country?
Russia (or USSR)
How many stars are in the Milky Way?
approximately 1 Billion
What is the word for when a star explodes?
Supernova
What do lightyears measure? (Hint: distance or time?)
Distance
Name all the planets that have rings
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What was the first musical instrument played in space?
Harmonica
What are the smallest types of stars called?
Red Dwarves
The Earth's Core is made of what element?
Iron
What famous comet will come back to earth in 2061?
Halley's comet