Jess and Layla's Astronomical Assignment

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Who is NOT one of the scientists mentioned by Dr. Goggles?

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Thanos is NOT one of the scientists mentioned.

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What do you call a meteoroid that has hit the Earth?

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A meteoroid that has hit the Earth is called a meteorite.

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What did Galileo take with him on his journey?

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Galileo took his telescope with him.

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In what year was Galileo arrested?

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Galileo was arrested in 1633.

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How fast does light travel?

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Light travels at 186,000 miles per second.

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Who was Aristotle?

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Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to many fields, including astronomy.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is a meteoroid that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteoroid that survives the fall to Earth.

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What is the significance of Galileo's telescope?

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Galileo's telescope allowed him to make groundbreaking astronomical observations, including the moons of Jupiter.

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What is the speed of light in miles per minute?

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The speed of light is 11,160,000 miles per minute.