Astronomy

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mars

• Uranus

• Saturn

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Polaris

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

• The Sun

What causes the Moon to shine at night?

• Its own light

• Reflected light from the sun

• Stars

• Electricity in space

Which object orbits a planet?

• Meteor

• Satellite

• Comet

• Asteroid

What galaxy is Earth located in?

• Andromeda

• Whirlpool

• Milky way

• Sombrero

How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

• 300

• 354

• 357

• 365

What tool do astronomers use to see faraway stars and planets?

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Telescope

• Stethoscope

What is a shooting star actually?

• A comet

• A falling star

• A meteor burning in the atmosphere

• A burning beam from exposure

Which planet is the hottest in our solar system?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

What is a constellation?

• A group of moons

• A spaceship fleet

• A group of stars forming a pattern

• A type of group where galaxy explodes