Which blue planet has a big storm called the Great Dark Spot?
Neptune
What is Astronomy?
The study of space and everything in it
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The four planets closest to the Sun are what type of planet?
Rocky planets
Which is the only planet in our solar system (that we know of) that can support life?
Earth
Which constellation can we easily see that has a belt?
Orion
Pluto used to be considered a planet, but now it is called a .....?
Dwarf planet
The name "comet" means "hairy star". How did they get that name?
They look like they have a fuzzy outline and tail.
Which planet has soil that is red from iron?
Mars
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Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?
Venus
Why are black holes black?
Their gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.
Name one type of galaxy.
Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular
Which planet has extreme seasons because it is tipped on its side?
Uranus
How do rockets get off the ground?
Force/Thrust
Which planet is famous for its rings?
Saturn
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Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
The four planets in our solar system that are furthest from the Sun are what type of planet?
Gas giants
What is a tool you can use to see the stars more closely?
A telescope
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Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What kind of star is our Sun?
Yellow dwarf