stargazing

What do you call the black expanse filled with stars that you see at night?

• The universe

• The ocean

• The desert

• The forest

Why do some stars appear brighter than others in the night sky?

• Because they are closer to us

• Because they are made of gold

• Because they are smaller

• Because they are planets

What is the name of the closest star to Earth?

• The sun

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

• The moon

What attracts our attention to some stars more than others?

• They shine brighter

• They move faster

• They are closer to the moon

• They are shaped like animals

If you see a very big star in the sky, what is it most likely to be?

• The sun

• The moon

• Alpha Centauri

• Proxima Centauri

How do red dwarfs burn hydrogen compared to stars like the sun?

• Very quickly

• Very slowly

• At the same rate

• They do not burn hydrogen

How far away is Proxima Centauri from Earth?

• 8.6 light-years

• 4.24 light-years

• 78,000 light-years

• 60,000 kilometers

If a spacecraft travels at 60,000 kilometers per hour, how long would it take to reach Proxima Centauri?

• 1,000 years

• 78,000 years

• 4.24 years

• 8.6 years

What is the name of the spacecraft mentioned that travels at about 60,000 kilometers per hour?

• Voyager

• New Horizons

• Apollo

• Enterprise

What is the main reason the first few closest stars are not visible to the naked eye at night?

• They are too far away

• They are too small and generate little light

• They are behind the moon

• They are blocked by clouds