Astronomy Quiz

Scientists who study objects found in space such as stars, planets, moons, and solar systems.

• astronomer

• biologist

• geologist

• chemist

Large buildings with powerful telescopes.

• observatories

• libraries

• museums

• stadiums

An invisible force that pulls things together.

• gravity

• magnetism

• friction

• electricity

Special tools astronomers use to see objects that are far away in space.

• telescope

• microscope

• binoculars

• magnifying glass

A group of stars that make a pattern in the sky.

• constellation

• galaxy

• asteroid

• nebula

A big ball of hot, burning gases that give off light and heat.

• star

• planet

• comet

• asteroid

Being close to or near something.

• proximity

• distance

• remoteness

• isolation

The path one object in space takes around another object.

• orbit

• trajectory

• pathway

• route

The closest star to the Earth is the _______________

• north star

• sun

• big dipper

• moon

Why do stars look so small in the sky?

• because stars are ALL small in size

• because the Earth is so much bigger

• because they are made of gases

• because stars are far away from the Earth