Astronomy Quiz for Adults

What is the name of the sun's shining surface?

• photosphere
• chromosphere
• luminosity
• corona

How hot is the sun?

• 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 7,500 degrees Celsius (13,532 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 3,000 degrees Celsius (5,432 degrees Fahrenheit)
• 10,000 degrees Celsius (18,032 degrees Fahrenheit)

Which is the tiniest planet?

• Jupiter
• Earth
• Mercury
• Venus

What did Mariner 10 learn about Mercury?

• Mariner 10 found evidence of liquid water on Mercury
• Mariner 10 discovered that Mercury has a thick atmosphere
• Mariner 10 observed that Mercury has a ring system
• Mariner 10 discovered that Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, a magnetic field, a heavily cratered surface, evidence of volcanic activity, and a large iron core.

Which is the hottest planet?

• Mercury
• Mars
• Earth
• Venus

Since when has the earth been in existence?

What is the Big Bang theory?

• The Big Bang theory is a conspiracy theory about the origin of the universe
• The Big Bang theory is the prevailing cosmological model that explains the early development of the universe.
• The Big Bang theory is a popular TV show about scientists
• The Big Bang theory is a cooking show featuring large explosions

Draw me a picture of Saturn.

Who is the first woman in space?

• Valentina Tereshkova
• Sally Ride
• Yuri Gagarin
• Mae Jemison

Neil Armstrong's legacy continues to inspire and remind us of the boundless possibilities of human exploration. Who was the first man on the moon?