Astrological Myths
The Earth is closer to the Sun in Summer
True or False?
False Because the Earth''s orbit is not a perfect circle
How do astronauts sleep in a Space Shuttle?
They sleep in a sleeping bag and attach themselves to a bed or chair
Does the Moon have a dark side?
No, we humans can only see one side of the Moon from Earth, that doesn't mean the other side is dark. During a Full Moon we see one whole half of the Moon, the other half is in darkness, itself isn't dark
Can astronauts have shower in space?
No they can,t. They wash themselves with a wet towel that has been soaked in liquid soap. To wash their Hair use a waterless shampoo
Mercury is the hottest planet in the Solar System
True or False?
False, because Venus is the hottest planet due to it,s extremely dense atmosphere which traps heat. Mercury does not retain heat like Venus does
How do astronauts go to the toilet in Space
They have a special gadget fitted with a camera to guide them to the correct place whilst they are floating. Then they are able to strap themselves to the toilet so they don't float away. Then they use a machine like a vacuum to suck away the waste which is vacuum dried
The Sun is yellow
True or False?
Exercise is a must for astronauts whilst in Space! Name one way astronauts can exercise
They can use a treadmill for running, they can strap themselves onto the treadmill
Stars in the constellations are not close together
True or False?
the stars in the constellations are often separated by tens or hundreds of Light Years. They vary in size, type and brightness and it is by chance that we see them in groups
How do astronauts use salt and pepper?
Salt and Pepper come in a liquid form so it doesn't float away