The Solar System
What unit of measurement is used to measure objects in space?
Light Year
What are three biological needs of humans that we must consider during space travel?
Food
Water
Exercise
Air
Hygiene
What does an astronomer do?
A scientist that studies planets, stars, and other celestial bodies
When the star "Sirius" was the brightest, what did Egyptians know was going to happen?
The Nile River was going to have its flood soon, which would help the crops that were nearby
What kind of stars do NOT emit light?
Black Holes (Neutron Stars)
Who was the first human in space? What year did they land in space?
Yuri Gagarin - 1961
What are the three types of satellites?
Communication Satellite
Navigation Satellite
Weather Satellite
What are the eight phases of the moon in order?
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
Which planets are the inner planets, and which are the outer planets?
Outer: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is a planetarium?
A place to view images of planets and constellations projected onto a dome shaped ceiling
Where is the International Space Station located? Be specific (km)
360km above the Earth, travelling 27,000km an hour
Where does moonlight come from?
It is sunlight that is reflected off of the moon
Name the planets in order, starting with the planet closest to the sun, and ending with the planet furthest from the sun.
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What is The Canadian Space Agency? What is its budget every year?
The federal agency responsible for Canada's space program. It has 670 employees, and a budget of about $332 million.
Who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies other than the Earth in the solar system?
Planetary Geologist
What happens to water when there is a high tide.
High tides are when the water reaches its highest point.
Where did the word "planet" originate from?
Ancient Greek peoples called them "planets" because that is the Greek word for "wanderer", which is what the planets seemed to do across the Earth's sky.
Who are the three Canadian astronauts who travelled to the ISS in early December?
David Saint Jacques
Oleg Kononenko
Anne Mclain
What does an astrophysicist do?
Studies the surface and interior process of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies
The constellation “crux” can be found on three different national flags. List at least two of the countries.
Brazil
Samoa
New Zealand