Vocabulary
Famous Astronomers
100

What is the term for a satellite that orbits a planet?

Moon

100

Who was the first person to suggest that planets travel in elliptical orbits?

Johannes Kepler

200

Define "galaxy."

A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.

200

Who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter?

Galileo Galilei

300

What is the word for the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Gravity

300

Who is known for the laws of planetary motion?

Johannes Kepler

400

What is the term used for a spacecraft designed for travel in outer space?

Spacecraft

400

Name the scientist who developed the theory of general relativity.

Albert Einstein