The Night Sky
The sun is the largest object in our solar system.
The Milky Way.
We have night and day because of Earth's rotation.
A solar eclipse is when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun and it blocks the light from the Sun.
What is the closest star to Earth?
What is an observatory?
An observatory is a special building that holds huge and powerful telescopes
How Many times zones does Spain Have?
Spain has two time zones. The Canary Islands are one hour behind the rest of spain.
What is a parital eclipse?
A partial eclipse is when the shadow caused by the moon covers only part of the sun.
What are the three shapes that a galaxy can be? Bonus: What shape of galaxy is the Milky Way?
A galaxy can be elliptical, spiral, or irregular.
The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.
What is the International Space Station?
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft that rotates earth, where astronauts from different countries can stay for several months.
How long does it take for earth to rotate on its axis?
The earth takes one day to rotate on its axis.
What is a total eclipse?
A total eclipse is when all of the light from the Sun is blocked by the moon.
How many galaxies are there in the Milky Way?
What century were telescopes invented?
How many days does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
It takes about 365 days for the Earth to orbit the Sun.
What causes the tides in the seas and oceans?
The gravitation pull of the moon causes the tides in the seas and oceans.
What are asteroids?
Asteroids are large rocks that orbit the sun, mostly in space between Mars and Jupiter.
What is the James Webb telescope and when was it launched?
The James Webb telescope is a space telescope that takes detailed photos of the universe.
It was launched in October 2022.
Why do we have seasons?
We have seasons because the Earth is tilted on its axis
How many planets in our Solar System have moons?
Six planets in our Solar System have got moons.