_______________ is the study of planets, stars, and anything to do with the Universe.
Astronomy
Our closest star.
Sun
An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth, moon, or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
Satellite.
What do you call a scientist who studies outer space?
Astronomer
This quick planet spins FAST - only taking 9 hours to complete a rotation. The fast rotation also causes many storms, and it has a constant storm called the "Great Red Spot". It also has 79 moons.
Jupiter.
This planet is the closest to the sun and is very hot on the side facing the sun, and cold on the side away from the sun.
Mercury
Name at least 2 gas giants.
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune.
This is the hottest and the brightest planet in our solar system.
Venus
Name the outer planets in order of closest to the sun.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Name the planets in our solar system starting closest to the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
This beautiful bluish green planet is unique because it appears to be spinning on its side.
Uranus
How many moons does Venus have?
None
Name the planets of the inner solar system in order of closest to the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
This planet is the least dense and lightest planet in our solar system. It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.
Saturn.
This is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
The planet called the morning star or evening star is ______________.
Venus
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