Solar System
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What is Jupiter.
Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?
What is the Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.
What is a constellation?
What is A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.
Name a tool used for astronomical observations.
What is Telescope
Who developed the geo-centric model of the solar system?
Who is Aristotle
Name the planet known for its rings.
What is Saturn.
What is a light year?
What is a light year is the distance light travels in one year.
Name a constellation visible in the winter sky.
What is Orion
What is a compass used for?
What is A compass is used to determine direction.
Who developed the helio-centric model of the solar system?
Who is Galileo
What is the order of the planets from the Sun?
What is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Name a star other than the Sun.
What is Sirius?
How do constellations change with the seasons?
What is Different constellations are visible at different times of the year due to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
How do telescopes improve our understanding of the universe?
What is Telescopes allow us to observe distant objects in greater detail.
Describe one way the stars helped ancient explorers.
What is Ancient explorers used stars for navigation on open water.
What is the composition of Earth?
What is rock, metal, and water?
Explain how distance affects a star's brightness.
What is the farther a star is from Earth, the dimmer it appears.
Describe the path of Ursa Major throughout the year.
What is Ursa Major appears to move in a circular path around the North Star throughout the year.
Describe how star charts are used in navigation.
What is Star charts help navigators identify star positions and navigate by the stars.
Why is the study of astronomy important for space exploration?
What is Understanding celestial bodies and their environments is crucial for planning space missions.
What is a dwarf planet?
What is a dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun but is not a planet; an example is Pluto
What is the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf?
What is red giant is a large star that has expanded and cooled, while a white dwarf is a small, dense star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
Why are constellations important for navigation?
What is constellations help navigators identify directions based on the positions of stars.
Explain the importance of Galileo’s telescope in astronomy.
What is Galileo's telescope allowed for detailed observations of celestial bodies, leading to significant discoveries.
Discuss the role of satellite technology in modern navigation.
What is Satellites provide GPS data that helps with accurate navigation on Earth.