Solar System
How many stars are in our solar system?
One, the sun!
Name a Constellation
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The universe is expanding (True/False)
True
Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
About how many minutes does it take sunlight to reach Earth?
About 8 minutes (accept 5-11)
What number planet is Earth from the sun?
3rd
What star was used by sailors to sail north?
North Star/Polaris
What force pulls objects toward each other, like what keeps your feet on the ground?
Gravity
What is a light year?
The distance light travels in a year
About how many moons does Jupiter have?
About 95 moons (accept 60-100)
Name a planet past Jupiter
Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
What constellation includes three stars in a straight line also known as its “Belt”?
Orion
Where are stars born? (Hint: Stellar _______)
Stellar Nursery
Which telescope was launched more recently: Hubble Telescope or Webb Telescope
Webb Telescope (2021) (Hubble was launched in 1990)
About how many times does the International Space Station orbit Earth in one day?
About 16 times (accept 14-18)
What is the hottest planet?
Venus
The Big Dipper is part of what constellation?
Ursa Major or The Big Bear
What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?
Andromeda
What happens if you get too close to a black hole?
Spaghettification (You get stretched)
About how many Earth years does it take Mars to orbit the Sun?
About 2 years (accept 1-3)
What is an example of a natural satellite
A Moon
What constellation is named after a queen in a chair in Greek mythology?
Cassiopeia
What do we call it when a massive star explodes in a huge burst of light at the end of its life?
Supernova
Name one subatomic particle
Proton, Neutron, or Electron
About how many Earths could fit across Jupiter's diameter?
About 11 Earths (accept 8-14)