Planets
What is the biggest planet in the solar system?
What is it called when the moon covers the Sun?
A solar eclipse
What is the largest star in our solar system?
The Sun
How long does it take for the Earth to spin all the way around once?
24 hours (1 day)
Which galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
Mars
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil armstrong
How many stars are in the Big Dipper?
7
How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth?
About 8 minutes
True or false: there is sound in space
False: there is no air in space for sound to travel through
Other than Saturn, name a planet that has rings (hint: there are 3 others)
Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
Name one planet that doesn't have any moons (Hint: there are 2)
Mercury, Venus
Which planet appears as the first "star" in our night sky?
Venus
What is a light year?
The distance light can travel in one year (or the distance something travelling at light speed could travel in a year)
What causes a black hole?
A star dies
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
True or false: the Moon is a satellite?
True: a satellite is anything that orbits a larger object, and the Moon orbits Earth
Are there more trees on Earth or stars in the Milky Way?
Trees on Earth
Which planet in our solar system spins the fastest?
Jupiter
What was the first animal in space?
A dog
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
Which planet has a moon called Titan?
Saturn
What colour is the hottest type of star - red, yellow, white, or blue?
Blue
What year did the first person walk on the Moon?
1969
How much does a space suit cost?
$12 million