A.
Solar System
B.
Galaxy
C.
Universe
D.
Multiverse
Answer:
Option B: Galaxy
2. The twin Keck Observatory telescopes are located in which state of the U.S.?
A.
Texas
B.
Ohio
C.
Oklahoma
D.
Hawaii
Answer:
Option D: Hawaii
3. What is the name of the galaxy that includes our Solar System?
A.
Milky Way
B.
Andromeda
C.
Triangulum
D.
Whirlpool
Answer:
Option A: Milky Way
4. How many modern constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?
A.
12
B.
44
C.
48
D.
88
Answer:
Option D: 88
5. Name the modern European scientist who proposed that Earth and other planets revolve around the sun?
A.
Nicolaus Copernicus
B.
Galileo Galilei
C.
Isaac Newton
D.
Johannes Kepler
Answer:
Option A: Nicolaus Copernicus
6. A giant cloud of dust and gas in space is called?
A.
Protostar
B.
Red Giant
C.
Nebula
D.
Quasar
Answer:
Option C: Nebula
7. Lucifer is the Latin name of which one of the below planets?
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Mars
D.
Jupiter
Answer:
Option B: Venus
8. Which is the only star in our solar system?
A.
Moon
B.
Mars
C.
Pluto
D.
Sun
Answer:
Option D: Sun
9. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
A.
Mars
B.
Mercury
C.
Neptune
D.
Venus
Answer:
Option B: Mercury
10. One parsec is approximately equal to _________ light years.
A.
1.22
B.
2.24
C.
3.26
D.
4.28
Answer:
Option C: 3.26