How long does it take for the Moon to circle the Earth?
28 days.
What is an orbit?
It's a path that planets follow when the circle the Sun
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury.
What are constellations named after?
Animals, ancient heroes and gods.
Which planets are smaller than Earth?
Venus, Mara and Mercury are smaller than Earth.
What did early astronomers think?
That everything in the Universe revolved around the Earth.
How far is the Earth from the Sun?
150 kilometers.
Name this constellation.
The Big Dipper
Which is the third planet after the Sun?
The Earth
What is the Great Bear?
It is a constellation.
Where was the astronomer that suggested the Earth orbits the Sun from?
Poland.
What is the Moon to the Earth?
It's a (natural) satellite that orbits the Earth.
How many constellations are there across the whole sky?
There are 88 consellations.
How many planets are there in the universe?
Almost a million
How many planets can fit into Jupiter?
All the other planets in the Solar system can fit into Jupiter.
Is Earth the only planet that has a Moon?
No, it. isn't
How many planets revolve around the Sun?
8 planets.
Why is Saturn different from all the other planets?
Because it has rings around it.
Who suggested that the Earth orbits the Sun?
The astronomer, Copernicus.