Objects in Space
What space object is thought to "have a tail"? Asteroid, Meteor, Comet
Comet
The first human in space was about 6 yrs ago, 16, yrs ago, 36 yrs ago, or 60 yrs ago?
60
What is the special tool/equipment that allows us to see into outer space?
telescope
Which is made of gases? sun, earth, moon
sun
Which is the planet closest to the sun?
Mercury
What space object is often thought of as a "shooting star"? Asteroid, Meteor, Comet
Meteor
What school subject do astronauts need to study mostly when in college?
Science
The very first telescope was invented and used for _______. The ones after that were used for studying __________.
war/battles, space
Which as the largest mass? sun, moon, earth
earth
Planets are divided into 2 types...based on what they are made of. What are the 2 types?
Rock and gas
Which space object is a chunk of rock/ice orbiting around the sun? Asteroid, Meteor, Comet
Comet
Why do astronauts have to be really healthy when they are in space?
Small spaces, zero gravity
How big is the reflecting mirror on the Hubble Telescope? as big as a dinner plate, a bath tub, an adult bed
an adult bed (8 ft)
the earth
What are the "rings of a planet?"
rocks/ice/debri that get caught in a belt and circle a planet
Which space object is a rock that orbits around the sun? Asteroid, Meteor, Comet
Asteroid
Some astronauts actually fix equipment on the space craft while on a "spacewalk". What keeps them safe?
They are always connected, special spacesuits
What can start a fire if it passes through the clear lense of glass?
Sunlight
What revolves around the earth?
moon
Name 3 rocky planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Which space object is often referred to when we talk about "a belt"? Asteroid, Meteor, Comet
Asteroid
Name 2 jobs that astronauts might have on a space mission.
pilot, science experiments, repairs, launch satelites, keep equipment working
The Hubble Telescope uses as much energy/electricity as a___________ would use.
clothes dryer, house furnace, hair dryer
Hair dryer
The earth rotates on its _________.
Axis
Name 4 gas planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune