The Sun
Where is the sun located?
In the middle of our solar system!
Where are all stars born?
Nebulas!
What are the order of the planets from the sun outwards?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
What do we call the different shapes the moon seems to have?
Phases
How many types of galaxies are there?
4.
The sun provides us with energy in the form of.....
Light, heat and radiation!
What is a nebula made of?
They are giant clouds of gas and dust.
What two groups are the planets divided into?
1. Inner planets or Rocky planets
2. Outer planets or Gas giants
Where does the moon get it's light from?
The sun
What's the name of the galaxy we are in and what type is it?
The milky way and it's a spiral galaxy.
Energy is made in the sun by...
Nuclear Fusion!
What are two ways stars can die?
Smaller stars become white dwarfs, while larger stars explode in a supernova.
What are some facts about Jupiter?
It's the largest planet, made of mostly hydrogen and helium, has a giant "red spot", It has 67 moons and one orbit takes 11.86 years.
Which phase of the moon can we see none of it?
New moon phase
What is at the center of most galaxies?
A black hole.
What 4 atoms stick together to make 1 atom.
What are the two things that will be left behind after a star dies?
A neutron star and a black hole.
Which planet is the only planet known to support life?
Earth!
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth once?
About 27 days.
What are the 4 galaxy types called?
Spiral, Irregular, Elliptical and Lenticular.
Why do we only see the sun during the day?
Our side of the planet faces the sun during the day and rotates away from it at night.
When a medium sized star runs out of hydrogen, it expands into a....
Red giant!
What is Venus named after?
The Roman goddess of love and beauty.
When earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon what happens?
A lunar eclipse.