Exploring the Kuiper Belt and MU69

What is the significance of studying Kuiper Belt Objects like MU69?

• They are the largest objects in the solar system.

• They are the only objects visible from Earth without a telescope.

• They provide clues about the early formation of the solar system.

• They help us understand the current state of the solar system.

What was the primary mission of the New Horizons spacecraft?

• To explore the asteroid belt.

• To study the atmosphere of Jupiter.

• To explore the Kuiper Belt.

• To land on Mars.

Why was MU69 chosen as a flyby target for New Horizons?

• It was located along New Horizons' trajectory.

• It was the largest object in the Kuiper Belt.

• It was the only object with a known atmosphere.

• It was the closest object to Earth.

What did the New Horizons flyby reveal about the shape of MU69?

• It is composed of two distinct lobes.

• It is a single, flat object.

• It is a perfect sphere.

• It is shaped like a cube.

What is believed to be the cause of MU69's red color?

• The presence of iron oxide.

• The presence of water ice.

• Organic material similar to that which may have contributed to life on Earth.

• The reflection of sunlight.