Stars
Is the sun a star? (True or false)
True
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
Explore planetary surfaces (e.g., Curiosity on Mars).
Is a comet made out of Ice & rocks or Fire & rocks
Ice & rocks
Who discovered gravity?
Isaac Newton
What is a group of recognizable stars known as?
Constellation
What 4 planets are considered Gas Giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
What is the definition of a telescope?
Device that makes objects from afar appear closer by focusing electomagnetic radiation
How big is an asteroid (in standard circumstances)
Small
What is gravity?
The universal force of attraction between any two objects with mass or energy
How do stars form?
From collapsing clouds of gas and dust
Which way does the earth spin?
West to east/Left to right
What are Space Probes/Orbiters?
Uncrewed spacecraft sent to explore planets/moons
Do comets Burn?
No, they don't burn like fire; the glow is vaporized gas and dust reflecting sunlight.
The rounded loop of an object takes around the centre of mass, driven by gravity is known as:
Orbit
What's a star made out of?
Plasma
How many moons does Jupiter have?
79
What do Satellites do?
Orbit Earth for various tasks like observation, communication, GPS, or studying Earth/space
Could you walk on an asteroid?
Yes
What are the atomic elements forged in stars?
Oxygen, Carbon
How long does the sun take to orbit the Milky Way?
About 250 million years.
How long does it takes sunlight to reach the Earth?
8-ish min
A spectroscope is...
Instrument that splits light into colours to reveal the unique chemical fingerprint of a light source
Name the one common physical element or identification feature of a meteorite.
Meteorites are often magnetic, have a dark fusion crust (from burning), and may have "regmaglypts" (thumbprint-like indentations).
What are the primary constituents of the universe?
Hydrogen and Helium