Exploring Objects in the Sky

Which tool can help you see objects in the sky more clearly?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

What is one difference you might notice when looking at the moon through a telescope compared to with your eyes?

• The moon looks smaller

• The moon looks larger and more detailed

• The moon changes color

• The moon disappears

Which of the following objects can you observe in the sky during the day?

• Stars

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Planets

How does using a telescope help when observing stars?

• It makes stars look dimmer

• It makes stars look closer and brighter

• It changes the color of stars

• It makes stars disappear

What is the main purpose of a telescope?

• To measure temperature

• To see distant objects more clearly

• To listen to sounds

• To weigh objects

When observing the sky at night, which object is most likely to appear to move across the sky?

• The Moon

• A star

• A planet

• A cloud

Which of the following is NOT an object you can see in the sky?

• Airplane

• Tree

• Star

• Cloud

How might the appearance of a planet change when viewed through a telescope?

• It becomes invisible

• It looks more detailed and colorful

• It looks smaller

• It changes shape

What is one thing you can see in the sky at night without any tools?

• The Sun

• Stars

• Rainbows

• Birds

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Why might someone use a telescope to look at the moon?

• To see the moon's color change

• To see more details on the moon's surface

• To make the moon disappear

• To hear sounds from the moon