Planets
Is the sun a star or a planet?
Have human beings ever set foot on Mars?
No!
At least not yet
How old is the Milky Way Galaxy?
A) 1000 years old
B) 13.51 billion years old
C) 6.71 million years old
B) 13.51 Billion Years Old
What is the name of a person that travels to space??
Astronaut
What is the name of the force that holds us to the earth?
Gravity
What is the name of the Dwarf Planet in our solar system?
Pluto!
About 3 days.
The Earth is located in which galaxy?
The Milky Way
What is one of the most famous movies set in space?
Star Wars!
Where is NASA Headquarters located?
Washington, DC
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
What is the longest period of time that an astronaut has spent in space??
437 days!!
In 1994-1995
This piece of technology is valuable for studying things in space
Teloscope
What is the name of the scientist that focuses on studying space?
Astronomer!
True or False...
The sun orbits (goes around) the Earth.
False. The Earth orbits the sun!
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
When did the first person ever set foot on the moon?
July 20, 1969
Many scientists believe that a small, dense mass blew up and expanded, thus creating the universe. Some believe it is still expanding. What is this theory popularly known as?
The Big Bang Theory!
Which of these is NOT a constellation?
A) Orion
B) Ursa Major
C) Halo
D) Scorpius
C) Halo!
This is not a constellation!
What is a constellation?
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
How many planets in our solar system are made of gas?
4!
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
How many galaxies are there estimated to be in this universe?
At LEAST 200 billion galaxies.
What planet is sometimes called "The Red Planet"?
Mars
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
28 days.