Galaxies
What is our galaxy called?
The Milky Way
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 or 9
What star is the closets star to Earth?
The Sun.
How many moons does Earth have?
1
How do black holes form?
Black holes form when a massive star dies.
What is a galaxy?
A huge collection of gas, stars, and dust all held together by gravity.
Which planet had a hurricane going on for 350 years?
Jupiter
What are constellations?
A pattern of stars that are visible in the night sky.
Who was the first American to go to the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Are black holes invisible?
Yes
What are galaxies made of?
Stars, gas, dust, and unseen dark matter.
What planet do scientist keep finding more moons on?
Saturn
What are star clusters?
A collection of stars.
How many moons does Saturn have?
274
What would happen if the Sun became a black hole?
The hole Solar System would be sucked inside it.
What are three main types of galaxies?
Elliptical, Spiral, and irregular.
How many planets have rings?
Four
What stars are hotter? Red or Blue?
Blue.
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
27 days
No
How are galaxies formed?
Through a gravitational collapse and a collection of gas and dark matter.
How do planets get there name?
Named after Greek and Roman gods and goddesses.
What is the biggest star?
UY Scuti
Why does the moon change phases?
It is cause by changing the lights angle while the moon orbits the Earth.
How long does it take to form a black hole?
A fraction of a second