Solar Missions and the Sun

What is the primary goal of the Solar Orbiter mission?

• To explore the outer planets

• To capture detailed images of the Sun's poles

• To land on the Sun's surface

• To measure the temperature of the Sun

How do the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter work together?

• They both land on the Sun

• They provide complementary data about the Sun

• They orbit the Earth

• They study the Moon

What is the temperature range that allows the Solar Orbiter to carry cameras?

• Below 100 degrees centigrade

• Exactly 0 degrees centigrade

• Just over 500 degrees centigrade

• Above 1000 degrees centigrade

Why is understanding solar wind crucial for Earth?

• It affects the Earth's rotation

• It can disrupt communications and power systems

• It helps in predicting weather patterns

• It influences ocean currents

Which of the following is NOT a solar transient event?

• Lunar eclipses

• Shock waves

• Coronal mass ejections

• Solar flares

What type of instruments does the Solar Orbiter carry to study the Sun?

• Weather monitoring tools

• Telescopes only

• In situ and remote sensing instruments

• Only cameras

What is the main function of the in situ instruments on the Solar Orbiter?

• To measure the solar wind

• To capture images of the Sun

• To study the Moon's surface

• To analyze the Earth's atmosphere

What is the purpose of the Solar Orbiter's heat shield?

• To help it land on the Sun

• To increase its speed

• To protect it from the Sun's intense heat

• To cool down the spacecraft

What material is used in the Solar Orbiter's heat shield to withstand ultraviolet radiation?

• Calcium phosphate

• Iron

• Copper

• Gold

What is the expected temperature on the sides of the Solar Orbiter spacecraft?

• Around 500 degrees Celsius

• Less than 50 degrees Celsius

• More than 1000 degrees Celsius

• Exactly 0 degrees Celsius