Solar System
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
How old is the sun?
4.6 billion years
How much of Earth's surface is covered in water?
70%
What is an asteroid?
An asteroid is a small body orbiting the Sun that is composed primarily of rock or metal
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a portion of the sky with defined boundaries. All of the stars and any other objects that are located in that boundary are considered to be part of the constellation
What is the largest and smallest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter & Mercury
How many Earths could fit in the sun?
Over 1 Million
What is the population on Earth?
7.6 Billion
What is a meteor that reaches the ground called?
Meteorite
How many constellations are there?
88
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What is the diameter of the sun in km?
1.4 Million km (110 times the diameter of the earth)
How far does Earth's atmosphere extend in KM?
10,000 km
How many meteor showers happen a year?
Approximately 30
How many zodiac constellations are there?
13
Which planet is the oldest in our solar system?
Jupiter
How long does it take light from the sun to hit Earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds
How old is the Earth?
4.5 Billion years
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Mars & jupiter
Who were the first people to make use of constellations?
Farmers
What order are the planets in from the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How much weight does the sun make up in the solar system?
99.86 %
How large is the Earth in surface area? (km)
510 Million km squared
Halley's comet is visible every 75-76 years
What is the largest constellation?
Hydra (takes up 3.16% of the sky)