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Out of This World Stars and Planets Quiz
Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut? Do you sometimes stare up at the night sky and wonder what is out there in the universe? If so, you're probably an astronomy nut. Try this stars and planets quiz to see how much you really know about our little universe.
1
How many Earth-sized planets could fit inside of Jupiter?
Jupiter (Image Credit: Photo Researchers, Inc./NASA/Science Source)
2
What are the only two planets that don't have moons?
Many moons (Image Credit: NASA)
3
Which planet is known for its Giant Red Spot?
Giant red spot (Image Credit: Photo Researchers, Inc./NASA/Science Source)
4
What planet is the farthest distance from the sun?
The distant planet (Image Credit: NASA)
5
Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?
Who is this astronaut? (Image Credit: Archive Photos)
6
What are comets made of?
Bennett's comet (Image Credit: Photo Researchers, Inc./Dr. Fred Espenak/Science Source)
7
What is the life span of a yellow star like our Sun?
Solar prominence (Image Credit: Corbis/NSO/SEL/Ressmeyer)
8
Which of the following planets is surrounded by a band of rings?
Ring around the planet (Image Credit: Material created with support to AURA/ST Sci from NASA contract NAS5-26555 is reproduced here with permission/Courtesy of E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona), and NASA)
9
Our solar system is part of a galaxy known as the Milky Way. What is the next closest galaxy?
Our neighbor (Image Credit: NASA/Robert Gendler)
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