Space Flashcards
Name the two bright stars in the constellation, Orion.
Betelgeuse
Rigel
Name the bright star in the constellation, Leo.
Regulus
Name the bright star in the Little Dipper.
Polaris
Name the 4 gas giants in order from the sun.
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What are the Earth’s seasons caused by?
The Earth’s tilt
Define constellation.
A pattern of a group of stars in space.
Define universe.
Everything that exists including all matter and energy.
Name the major star in Canis Major.
Sirius
What does AU stand for?
Astronomical unit
What is the term for the day of the year with the most hours of sunlight?
Summer solstice.
Name all planets in order from the sun
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto
How many km are there in 1 AU?
149,000,000
What are the main gases that make up the sun?
Hydrogen and helium
What is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?
The asteroid belt
Why do planets and moons shine in the sky?
They reflect the light of the sun.