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