Planets
Which planet is known as the "red planet"?
Mars
Stars are giant balls of ________________.
gas
The sun is a giant _______________.
star
What are galaxies made up of?
stars, planets, dust, gas
About 100 million
Which planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
When is it best to see stars?
At night?
The sun is at the ______________ of the solar system.
center
What is the shape of our galaxy?
spiral
What is the sentence we use to remember the planets?
My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Nachos
Which planet is the smallest?
Mercury
How many stars are estimated to be in the Milky Way?
Over 200 million
The sun's surface is ______________.
5,800 degrees Celsius
What is our galaxy?
The Milky Way
Name the planets in order, starting with the closest to the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Nachos
Which planet has rings?
Saturn
Stars come in lots of different _____________.
sizes
How long does it take for the sun's light to reach Earth?
8 seconds
Which galaxy is shaped like a football?
elliptical
Elliptical, Irregular and spiral are all types of what?
galaxies
Which planet is known as the "ice giant"?
Uranus
What are the four main colors of stars?
red, blue, yellow and white
Can we look directly at the sun?
Yes, but it's very difficult
Name the three types of galaxies that we learned about!
spiral, elliptical and irregular
All planets _______________ around the sun.
revolve