Space Exploration and Astronomy Trivia

The video takes viewers on a tour of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, highlighting its historical significance as the site where Pluto was discovered. The narrator explores the observatory's gift shop, discusses various telescopes, and provides insights into the programs and exhibits available. The video also includes views of the moon and the city of Flagstaff, concluding with recommendations for visiting the observatory.

What is the Lowell Observatory most famous for?

• Discovering the dwarf planet Pluto

• Discovering the planet Neptune

• Hosting the first moon landing

• Being the largest observatory in the world

Who founded the Lowell Observatory?

• Edwin Hubble

• Galileo Galilei

• Percival Lowell

• Isaac Newton

What is the most popular item sold in the gift shop according to Bradley?

• NASA hats

• Space helmets

• Meteorite souvenirs

• Astronaut suits

What color space suit does Bradley suggest for takeoff and landing?

• White

• Red

• Blue

• Orange

How many telescopes are currently in use at the Lowell Observatory?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

What is the name of the largest reflecting telescope ever built by Alvin Clarke & Sons?

• Lamb Telescope

• Clark Telescope

• Hubble Telescope

• Lowell Telescope

What celestial body is the focus of the evening program at the observatory?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the significance of the Canyon Diablo meteorite?

• It is made of pure gold

• It was discovered in 1891

• It is the largest meteorite ever found

• It was found on the moon

What is unique about the moon's rotation as seen from Earth?

• It changes its rotation speed every year

• It does not rotate at all

• It rotates twice as fast as Earth

• We only ever see one side of the moon

What is the best time to visit the Lowell Observatory for a good view of the moon?

• Early morning

• At midnight

• During the evening

• During the day