Moon
What is a major reason discussed in this presentation that some people do not believe there was a moon landing?
The flag looks like it is waving in the wind.
What planet is Venus often called the "sister planet" of?
Earth
Where is most of Mercury's Ice at?
The North Pole
What two famous Greek Goddesses are associated with the moon, but not personifications of it?
Artemis and Hecate
Which astronaut did not walk on the moon?
Michael Collins
What percent of Venus is covered in plains?
About 80%
What was the spacecraft that taught us much of what we know about Mercury?
The Messenger
What culture did the Venus de Milo come from?
The Greeks
What was the first man made object sent to the moon?
Luna 2
What is a type of volcano on Venus that is not on Earth?
A Pancake Volcano
What year was Mercury first observed with a telescope? (century counts)
1610
Who often prayed to Mercury?
Merchants, or thieves
How long is a cycle of moon phases?
About 29.5 days
What are the two main levels of Venuses atmosphere?
Cloud bank, everything below
What is the name of the largest basin on Mercury?
Caloris Basin
What is Luna known for doing?
Riding through the sky in her chariot like Helios.
What is the name of the proposed planet that smacked into Earth to create the Moon?
Theia
What is the average temperature (F) on Venus? (within 100 degrees)
863
How many Mercury Transits happen a century?
13 - 14
Who is the Shinto Moon God?
Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto (Tsukiyomi is good enough)