Universe
An explosion that occured about 13.7 billion years ago.
What is the Big Bang Theory?
Gas and dust collected after this event
What is the Big Bang Theory?
A belief that is supported by a lot of experimental evidence
What is a theory?
These two factors are responsible for keeping the planets of our solar system in orbit around the sun
What are gravity and inertia
These large, rocky bodies are made up of the same material as planets, and separate Mars from Jupiter
What are asteroids?
One piece of evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory where galaxies change color as they move away from Earth
What is redshifting?
Our solar system is found here (galaxy)
What is the Milky Way Galaxy?
He developed the sun-centered model of our solar system
Who is Copernicus?
This planet orbits around the sun whilst tipped on its side
What is Uranus?
A small, rocky body that does not burn up in Earth's atmosphere, but crashes to the surface of the planet.
What is a meteorite?
The heat left over from the Big Bang Theory is called
What is CMB Radiation (Cosmic Microwave Background)?
The Milky Way Galaxy is an example of this kind of galaxy
What is a spiral galaxy?
He believed in Copernicus' model of the solar system and used math to prove it correct. This scientist also confirmed that the planets orbit in an elliptical path.
Who is Kepler?
Because this is so thick, it traps heat; making Venus the hottest planet in our solar system.
What is an atmosphere?
Shooting stars can be seen from Earth and are also called
What are meteors?
He discovered that galaxies are traveling away from Earth
Who is Edwin Hubble?
These object are in what order:
Earth, Solar System, Miliky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Universe
What is from smallest to largest?
Claudius Ptolemy was famous for the development of this model of our solar system.
What is the geocentric model?
Olympus Mons is the largest volcano and mountain in our solar system, locate here
What is Mars?
This small body can be found in the Oort Cloud and orbit the sun
What is a comet?
The two most abundant elements in our universe that can be found in stars of the past and stars today
What is hydrogen and helium?
Our solar system is specifically located here in our galaxy
What is the spiral arms of the Milky Way Galaxy?
This scientist used a telescope and discovered that Venus had phases like the moon which further proved the sun-centered model of the solar system.
Who is Galileo?
Despite how large this planet is, if it were tossed in a tub of water, it would actually float.
What is Saturn?
Meteoroids in order from smallest to largest
What are meteorites, meteor, and meteoroids?