The illuminated part of the moon is growing to the right
100
What is the only moon a solar eclipse can appear on?
New Moon
100
What can cause planets' orbits to have a slight change?
The gravitational effects from, or collisions with, other bodies.
100
60 moons
About how many moons does saturn have?
100
A spherical space station with rectangular bars going to launch pads for special missions
What is the basic shape of our space station?
200
What is the definition of gibbous?
When most of the moon can be seen
200
What are the three types of lunar eclipses?
Penumbral, Partial, and Total eclipses
200
What causes the patterns of ocean tides?
The pull of gravity from the sun and the moon.
200
What forms Saturn's rings?
Small boulders, rocks, and dust from a disturbed moon
200
How many suitcases can an 14 year old bring with them on the space station?
8 suitcases
300
The phases of the moon are produced by...
A. the spin of the Earth
B. varying amounts of sunlight reaching the side of the moon that faces Earth
C. varying amounts of sunlight reaching the side of the moon facing the Sun
B. varying amounts of sunlight reaching the side of the moon that faces Earth
300
Rarely more than several minutes
How long does a total eclipse last?
300
True or False...
There is an unending tug-of-war between the sun's gravity and the planets inertia
True
300
How long is a day on Saturn?
10 hours and 39 minutes
300
How long does it take for the space station to reach Saturn?
3-6 years
400
True or False...
A waxing crescent comes before a waning crescent
True
400
April 15th, 2014
When is thee next lunar eclipse going to occur?
400
True or False...
Isaac Newton was an astronomer, mathematician, philosopher, alchemist, and a metalworker
False, Isaac Newton was not a metalworker, but he was all of the rest.
400
How long is a year on Saturn?
About 30 Earth years
400
How often will we have to take missions to enceladus for water?
Every two months
500
What type of moon appeared on St. Patrick's Day 2002?
A Waxing Crescent
500
1.5 per year
On average, how many lunar eclipses are there in a year?
500
What were Aristotle's two main opinions about gravity?
Aristotle thought that the heavier the object, the faster it fell and that Earth was the center of the universe in which objects were attracted to Earth
500
Yes, it floats
If there was water, would Saturn float?
500
What will we use for sunlight in the space station?