ISS Transit of Venus Quiz

What was the primary goal of James Cook's 1768 expedition?

• To establish trade routes

• To observe the Transit of Venus

• To map the stars

• To discover new islands in the Pacific

Why is Don Pettit's mission to photograph the Transit of Venus significant?

• It is the first time Venus will be visible from Earth

• It is the first time a solar filter will be used in space

• It is the first time the transit will be photographed from space

• It is the first time the ISS will be used for photography

What equipment did Don Pettit bring to the ISS to photograph the Transit of Venus?

• A telescope and a solar filter

• A smartphone and a solar filter

• A high-end Nikon camera and a solar filter

• A video camera and a solar filter

What is the purpose of removing the 'scratch panes' from the Cupola's windows?

• To allow more sunlight into the ISS

• To improve the clarity of the photographs

• To reduce the weight of the ISS

• To increase the temperature inside the ISS

How can the public view Don Pettit's photographs of the Transit of Venus?

• By visiting the ISS

• Through a live webcast on science.nasa.gov

• By attending a NASA event

• Through a television broadcast