Test Your Knowledge Of The Universe!
How much do you know about the planet on which you live? What about the galaxy that you gaze into on a clear summer night? Test your knowledge of our planet Earth, the stars, our Solar System and the Universe!
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Question 1/25
Which Planet spins backwards relative to the others?
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Mars
Question 2/25
How much time does it take for the sun's rays take to reach earth?
- 8 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 12 minutes
Question 3/25
Which planet is nearest to the earth?
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
Question 4/25
Which planet is known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star?
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Venus
Question 5/25
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
- When the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
- When the Moon is between the Earth and Sun
- When the Earth covers the Sun
Question 6/25
How fast is the Andromeda Galaxy approaching the Milky Way Galaxy?
- At approximately 50 kilometers per second
- At approximately 100 kilometers per second
- At approximately 200 kilometers per second
Question 7/25
How many natural satellites of Earth are there?
- 1
- 2
- 3
Question 8/25
Where is the “edge of space” located?
- 100 miles above sea level
- 62 miles above sea level
- 73 miles above sea level
Question 9/25
How much larger is the Sun than the Earth?
- 10 times larger
- 100000 times larger
- 300000 times larger
Question 10/25
Which is the coldest and smallest of all planets?
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Pluto
Question 11/25
Which is the Hottest Planet in the solar system?
- Sun
- Earth
- Venus
Question 12/25
How many stars are in the Milky Way?
- 50 billion
- 1 trillion
- 100 billion
Question 13/25
Which planet has the most volcanoes?
- Earth
- Mars
- Venus
Question 14/25
When will Halley’s Comet be visible from Earth again?
- 2061
- 2053
- 2080
Question 15/25
When was the first man made object sent into space?
- 1960
- 1959
- 1957
Question 16/25
The closest star to the sun is what?
- Proxima Centauri
- Star Light, Star Bright
- Alpha Centauri A
Question 17/25
Stars are made primarily of what?
- Hydrogen and helium
- Helium and Carbon
- The will to succeed
Question 18/25
Which of the following is NOT a known type of star?
- Red giant
- White dwarf
- Green Giant
Question 19/25
What are comets often called?
- Dirty snowballs
- Filthy dirt balls
- Silly streakers
Question 20/25
What is the nucleus of a comet primarily made of?
- Ice and dust
- Rock
- Hopes and dreams
Question 21/25
How big are the nuclei of most comets?
- 20 miles (32 km)
- 10 miles (16 kilometers) or less
- 100 miles (161 km) or more
Question 22/25
What organization is responsible for naming constellations?
- The International Astronomical Union
- The friendly staff of SPACE.com
- Sky & Telescope Magazine
Question 23/25
Which of these is not a constellation?
- Reticulum the Net
- Puppis the Stern
- Meteoroid the Coward
Question 24/25
What are the only two animal constellations with identical Latin and English names?
- Aries and Taurus
- Lynx and Phoenix
- Puma and Serpent
Question 25/25
How many stars are there in the Andromeda Galaxy?
- 1 trillion
- 200 billion
- 500billion
