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How Good Is Your Basic Space Knowledge? Take This Test To Find Out!

The Milky Way Galaxy!

Let's start off simple.  
What is the name of our galaxy?

Andromeda!

What is the name of the closest galaxy to us?

Proxima Centauri!

Which of the following stars is the closest to Earth?

Approximately 4.3 light-years away!

How far away is the closest star from Earth?

(Remember, Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet...)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune!

List the correct order of planets (closest to furthest) from the Sun:

365 Days!

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

27.3 Days!

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

Venus is the hottest planet because of its greenhouse effect!

Precipitation isn't really a patterned difference between inner and outer planets!

Which of the following is NOT an example of a difference between the inner and outer planets?

It is located between Mars and Jupiter!

Between which two planets is the asteroid belt located?

Ceres is a dwarf planet, not a constellation!

Which of the following is not an example of a constellation?

It is held together by gravitational attraction!

Sunspots occur in COOLER parts of the Sun's surface!

Sun spots on the Sun (regions with strong magnetic fields) occur on \_\_\_\_\_\_ parts of the Sun's surface/

Uranus is not visible from Earth!

Which of the following planets are not visible by naked eye?

The Geocentric model of our Solar system was developed first, but has since been replaced with the Heliocentric model!

Which astronomical model of our Solar system was developed first?

Hades is merely a hypothetical and mythical planet!

Which of the following is NOT a dwarf planet?

The Moon is, in fact, a satellite! It is the only natural satellite, too!

True or False:   
The Moon is a satelite.  


This is a solar eclipse! It occurs when the Moon gets in the way of the Sun and block's the Earth from receiving any natural Sunlight for a period of time.

Which phenomenon is depicted in the image below?

A lunar eclipse can only happen with a full moon!

A lunar eclipse can only occur during a \_\_\_\_\_!

False! This is a common misconception made about the Sun's relative position to the Earth - or...the other way around? :) The Earth rotates on its own, tilted axis, causing what we call "seasons", meaning one of the Hemispheres always receives either diff

True or False: In the summer, the Earth is closer to the Sun, and in the winter it is further from the Sun.

Well - that was rough! But that's okay! Astronomy isn't for everyone :) Be sure to brush up on your basic space knowledge a bit though...

Oof...

Okay, I won't lie to you, that was kinda rough...But that's okay! Astronomy isn't for everyone :) Be sure to brush up on your basic space knowledge a bit, but nice effort overall! :)

Ummm...

Not bad at all! You definitely know the basics of space and astronomy and are ready to further your studies :) Astronomy isn't for everyone, but be sure to brush up on your basic space knowledge a bit...Keep up the good work!

Not bad!

Great job! You sure know a thing or two about space and astronomy, but there's still a lot to learn! You'll be an astronomer in no time! :) Keep up the great work!!

Well done!

Great work! You sure know a thing or two about space and astronomy! You'll be an astronomer in no time - if you aren't already!! ;) Keep up the great work!!

DAMN! Do you work for NASA or something?!

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