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When a piece breaks off an asteroid it is known as...
A meteoroid.
What are two space technologies that help us understand the solar system?
Probes and Rovers
Asteroids are also known as...
Rocks.
A comet's most well known feature is its........
Tail.
What was the first type of telescope used by humans called?
A celestial body that orbits around a planet.
What substance gives comets their "tail"?
Gas.
How wide can asteroids be?
1000kms
What are comets made up of?
Ice and dust.
What does reflect mean?
Light bounces off.
What does emit mean?
Produces light.
What are two ways you can identify a planet?
Orbits around the sun. Has a nearly round shape.
When we did the compound telescope notes..... there was specific location for this telescope. Where is it located?
San Diego.
What are two ways to identify a dwarf planet?
Is not a satellite. Has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.
What does ISS stand for?
International Space Station.
What is a probe?
Unmanned spacecraft that flies through space to collect information.
How big is the ISS?
The size of a football field.
When was the James Webb telescope launched?
December 2021.
What is an example of a probe?
Voyager 1.
What are three examples of how satellites are used by humans?
GPS, phones, and televison.
How are celestial bodies identified?
Characteristics and surface conditions
What was the name of the main actor in "The Martian"?
Matt Damon.
There are two telescopes named after people. Who are they?
Edwin Hubble and James Webb.
What percentage does the sun make up of our solar system?
99%.
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.