Planets
Which planets are beside the earth?
Venus and Mars
When Canada is positioned so that it points closer to the Sun, which season is it?
Winter
During a leap year, which month has an extra day?
February
Which star always points to the North?
Polaris
Which is the largest?
a) The Earth
b) The Milky Way Galaxy
c) Our Solar System
d) The Universe
d) the universe
All the planets orbit the Sun every 365 days
True or False?
The Earth orbits the Sun every…
365 Days
Which calendar do most people follow?
The Gregorian calendar
What is the north stars scientific name? What constellation is it part of?
Polaris, it is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Dipper
Which telescope is in space?
a) Planetarium
b) James Webb Telescope
c) Gregorian Telescope
d) Hubble Telescope
Name 5 planets
Mercury Uranus Earth Jupiter Saturn Neptune Mars Venus
Day and Night
What is the Gregorian calendar based on?
The sun
How far apart are the stars in the constellation Ursa Minor?
The stars in this constellation, including Polaris, are extraordinarily distant from each other, with separations measured in light years, which equates to millions upon millions of kilometers.
What is a moon?
A moon is a natural object that orbits around a planet. Our moon, called "The Moon," orbits Earth and is the bright object we see in the night sky.
What is the difference between a moon and a planet?
Moons orbit planets and planets orbit the Sun.
What is Earth's movement around the Sun called?
Revolution
What does a Full Moon in the lunar calendar signify?
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a group of stars that form a particular pattern in the sky. These patterns often represent characters from myths and stories, like Orion or the Big Dipper.
Why should we never look at the Sun?
The UV light can burn our eyes, almost like a sunburn for our eyes that can cause permanent eye damage.
What does the word Universe mean?
The universe is all of space and everything in it. It includes planets, stars, galaxies, and all forms of matter and energy.
What technologies can be used to see space objects from Earth?
Telescopes – used from earth and we have launched some into space, including the Hubble telescope. Binoculars and planetariums are also used
What are the differences between the Gregorian Calendar and Lunar Calendar?
The Gregorian Calendar, followed by most of the world, is a solar calendar based on Earth's rotation around the Sun. It contains 12 distinct months - January to December, each with 30 or 31 days, apart from February which has 28 or 29 days. The duration of each month doesn't align with any natural phenomena. On the other hand, the Lunar Calendar is guided by the Moon's phases. A new month begins with each New Moon, and the entire cycle, lasting approximately 29.5 days, mirrors the moon's transformations. These lunar months often carry unique names that reflect the seasonal activities or natural events occurring at that time, providing a closer connection to nature's rhythm
Why is the North Star important for travelers?
. It's located nearly directly overhead of Earth's North Pole. As a result, from our perspective, it appears to stay in the same place while all the other stars seem to revolve around it. Hence, regardless of where you are, if you can locate Polaris, you can determine the north direction. This steady, consistent characteristic makes Polaris an invaluable navigational tool, particularly for travelers navigating in unfamiliar territory or in the darkness of night.
Why can we see space objects only at night and not during the day?
During the day, the Sun's light is so bright it outshines the stars and most planets. But at night, when the Sun is not in our sky, it's dark enough that we can see these space objects. Also, skyglow from the lights we've made make it hard to see space objects in cities.