Exploring Solar System Mysteries

The video explores ten fascinating facts about the solar system, including Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space, Uranus's unique tilt, the Moon's lack of atmosphere, the Sun's mass dominance, the abundance of moons, the discovery of Ultima Thule, the shrinking of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, Olympus Mons as the tallest mountain, and the Sun's position in the Milky Way. Each fact highlights the vastness and complexity of our solar system, offering insights into planetary behavior, celestial phenomena, and cosmic distances.

What was the significant achievement of Voyager 1 in 2012?

• It landed on Mars.

• It became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space.

• It returned to Earth.

• It discovered a new planet.

What is the most likely reason for Uranus's unusual tilt?

• Its rapid rotation speed.

• Gravitational pull from the Sun.

• A collision with a large object in the past.

• A massive volcanic eruption.

Why does the Moon act as a time capsule?

• It is made of ice.

• It is constantly bombarded by asteroids.

• It has a thick atmosphere.

• It has no atmosphere to disturb objects on its surface.

What percentage of the solar system's mass does the Sun contain?

• 99.8%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

Which planet has the most moons?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

What is Ultima Thule?

• A comet orbiting the Sun.

• A moon of Jupiter.

• A snowman-shaped object in the Kuiper Belt.

• A new planet discovered in the solar system.

What is the nickname of the newly discovered dwarf planet 2015 TG387?

• The Wanderer

• The Snowman

• The Giant

• The Goblin

What is happening to Jupiter's Great Red Spot?

• It is moving to another planet.

• It is changing color.

• It is shrinking.

• It is growing larger.

How tall is Olympus Mons compared to Mount Everest?

• Fifteen times as tall

• Twice as tall

• Three times as tall

• Ten times as tall

How long does it take for the Sun to complete one rotation around the Milky Way?

• 1 billion years

• 500 million years

• 250 million years

• 100 million years