Planets
What is the closest planet to the sun
Mercury
What is a solar eclipse
Occurs when the moon passes between the earth and sun
Who was the first human to walk on the moon
Neil Armstrong
Earth orbits around this object
The Sun
What is the milky way
The galaxy we live in
Which planet is the largest
Jupiter
What is a lunar eclipse
Occurs when the earth passes between the moon and sun
What does NASA stand for
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
How long does it take for earth to complete a full orbit around the sun
365 days
What are stars
Objects held in place by self gravity
How many planets are in the solar system
8
What is a constellation
A group of stars that make a shape or picture in the sky
What is a rover
A robot that explores the surface of planets for the use of research
What is gravity
Invisible force that keeps moon in orbit around the earth
What is the big bang theory
The idea that the universe started from a tiny dense point
What is the 6th planet from the sun
Saturn
What are moon phases
When the moon slowly changes shape over a month
What is the International Space Station (ISS)
Earth is the _ planet from the sun
3rd
What are galaxy clusters
These are huge groups of galaxies held together by gravity
What are the characteristics of an outer planet
Large size, Gaseous, Numerous moons
What is a solar flare?
A sudden powerful burst of energy from the sun that can affect satellites and power grids.
What is a space shuttle
A vehicle that carries astronauts into space
What is the atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounds earth and protects it from harmful space radiation.
What is dark energy
Mysterious force that is causing a universe to expand faster over time