Stars and Planets
Mercury
Which is the hottest planet?
Venus
How long does it take the sun's light to reach Earth?
8 minutes
What star is closest to the Earth?
the Sun
What is the name of our galaxy?
Hint: Candy bar
The Milky Way
What star is second closest to the Earth?
Clue: Lost in Space
Alpha Centuri
How many stars are in our galaxy?
Billions
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury?
Clouds cover the planet and keep heat in.
How many stars are in OUR solar system?
1, (Our solar system consists of the sun and the objects that orbit around it.)
Which 2 planets do not have moons?
Mercury and Venus
How far away is Alpha Centuri?
4.3 light years
Who were the 1st 2 people to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
What is a satellite?
Anything that orbits a planet
What is another name for the North Star?
Polaris
How many moons does Jupiter have?
Over 57
Why can't we see Alpha Centuri at night?
You can only see it in the Southern Hemisphere
How far away is the sun?
93 million miles
What was the name of the first man-made satellite in space?
Hint: Russian
Sputnik
Where is the North Star located?
Directly over the North Pole
Name Jupiter's two largest moons.
Io and Europa
Name all the planets in order, from closest to the sun to farthest away.
Clue: My very eager mother just served us nachos.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Name the 5 space shuttles built in America.
Discovery, Columbia, Challenger, Atlantis, Endeavor
What is the Earth's biggest satellite?
The Moon
What is the International Space Station?
A large satellite where astronauts/scientists can live and work.
What is the name of the large space telescope that orbits the Earth?
Hubble Space Telescope