Astronomy Trivia

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Last updated: September 14, 2022

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Question	Answer
How many constellations are there in the universe?	88
If you weighted 200 pounds on Earth, how much would you weigh on Mars?	76 pounds
How old is the universe?	13.7 billion years old
Which planet has the largest ocean?	Jupiter
Which star is the Alpha Ursa Minoris?	Polaris
How hot is the planet Venus?	460 degrees Celsius
What is the only planet that is NOT named after the Gods?	Earth
Who was the first female commander of the International Space Station (ISS)?	Peggy Whitson
Where is the coldest place in the universe?	The Boomerang Nebula
What color is Mars' sunset?	Blue

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In what year did Pluto become reclassified as a dwarf planet?	2006
Who was the first woman to travel into space?	Valentina Tereshkova
How long does a solar eclipse last?	Seven and half minutes
What are comets made of?	Ices, dust and sand
The planets make up what percentage of the mass in our solar system?	0.135%
How long does it take the sun's rays to reach Earth?	Eight minutes
How many Earths could fit into the Sun?	1 million
What is the name of Pluto's largest moon?	Charon
How much of the Milky Way is visible?	0.000003%
How many stars make up the Big Dipper?	7