Weird Planets Quiz

What was the significant discovery made by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in 2011?

• A planet orbiting a double star system

• A black hole

• A new galaxy

• A planet orbiting a single star

What is unique about the Kepler-47b planet?

• It is a sweltering world with a thick atmosphere

• It is a frozen world

• It has a solid surface

• It is smaller than Earth

Where is the Kepler-47c planet located in its star system?

• In the habitable zone

• Outside the habitable zone

• Near the center of the galaxy

• In a different galaxy

What challenge does the discovery of Kepler-47 pose to astronomers?

• Measuring the brightness of stars

• Understanding the size of the universe

• Explaining the formation of planets in multiple-star systems

• Finding new galaxies

What is the primary mission of the Kepler spacecraft?

• To find new galaxies

• To discover black holes

• To find Earth-like planets that might support life

• To measure the size of the universe