Planets
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What is the solar system?
The solar system is made up of the sun, the planets, and other objects in space that orbit the sun.
What group of stars is within the constellation Ursa Major?
The Big Dipper
What is the name of the galaxy our solar system is from?
Milky Way Galaxy
Who was the first American astronaut to go into space?
Alan Shepard was the first American astronaut to go into space.
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 two types of energy does the sun provide?
The sun provides heat and light energy.
What is another name for the constellation Ursa Major?
Big Bear
Stars cluster together form a galaxy.
What were the names of the astronauts that went to the moon?
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins
How long does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation on its axis?
It takes 24 hours for the Earth to make a full rotation on its axis.
Describe what happens during a solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets in between the sun and Earth.
How many constellations can be seen in the night sky?
88 constellations
What is the nearest spiral galaxy to us called?
Andromeda Galaxy
What was the first animal that NASA (United States) launched into space?
Apes
Name all the planets in order.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Describe what happens during a lunar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind Earth and into its shadow.
Where is Polaris located?
North or North Pole
What are some ways that stars can be different?
They can be different in size, color, and temperature.
What was the name of the rocket ship to ever land on the moon?
Apollo 11
What are the names for the four plants closet to the sun and four planets farthest from the sun? (Nicknames)
Gas giants and Terrestrial
Besides planets, what are 4 things we can see in our solar systems?
moons, asteroids, meteors, and comets
What is another name for the star Polaris?
The North Star
Scientists who study space are called...
Astronomers
Is our Earth geocentric or heliocentric?
Heliocentric (The sun is the center and we orbit around it)