Close Encounters with Jupiter Quiz

What is the term used by astronomers to describe the event when Earth and Jupiter are on opposite sides of the sky?

• Eclipse of Jupiter

• Conjunction of Jupiter

• Alignment of Jupiter

• Opposition of Jupiter

What is the primary objective of the Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter?

• To land on Jupiter's surface

• To capture images of Jupiter's rings

• To explore Jupiter's moons

• To map Jupiter's gravitational and magnetic fields

What exotic form of matter is expected to be found deep inside Jupiter?

• Solid hydrogen

• Liquid metallic hydrogen

• Gaseous helium

• Plasma hydrogen

What is the role of JunoCam in the Juno mission?

• To detect water in Jupiter's clouds

• To analyze Jupiter's magnetic field

• To photograph Jupiter's atmosphere

• To measure Jupiter's temperature

How does JunoCam engage the public in the Juno mission?

• By sending images directly to personal devices

• By broadcasting live footage of Jupiter

• By letting the public choose its photographic targets

• By allowing the public to control the spacecraft