Planet Order
How many planets are in between the sun and the Earth?
Two planets!
Do stars twinkle?
No, surprisingly. It just goes through so many layers that by the time it gets to us, it changes slightly in color and intensity!
Who was the first person on the moon?
Neil Armstrong!
What are constellations?
Groups of stars that are arranged into patterns in the night sky!
What is the planet with the most rings?
Saturn!
What is the planet that was considered a planet until astronomers changed the definition of "planet"?
Pluto!
What are stars?
Stars are giant balls of hot gas!
When did the first person land on the moon?
July 21st, 1969!
What is the most recognizable constellation?
The Orion!
How many months (roughly) does it take Mercury to travel around the Sun?
Three months!
What is the order of all the planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune!
What kind of star is our Sun?
A dwarf star!
Who was the last person to walk on the moon and when did they walk on it?
The last man to walk on the moon was Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972
What is the oldest known constellation?
Bull of Heaven!
Saturn's rings are ___% water?
90%
What is the smallest and fastest-orbiting planet?
Mercury!
How many stars are we able to see without a telescope or any help?
There are 9,096 stars visible to the naked eye in the entire sky, but it depends on various factors.
What is the lowest education that someone had on the moon?
A bachelors degree!
How many official constellations is there?
88!
How long is a day on Venus?
Longer than a year!
What planet rotates on it's side?
Uranus!
How are stars born?
They are born from collapsing gas and dust clouds, have life cycles, and vary immensely in size!
What was the first animal on the moon?
You might think it was the monkey Albert II, but it was really a group of fruit flies!
What is the biggest constellation?
Hyrda!
How long does each season take on Neptune?
Over 40 years!