Exploring the Mysteries of Space

How fast does light travel in space?

• 300,000 kilometers per hour

• 186,282 miles per second

• 299,792 kilometers per hour

• 150,000 miles per second

What is the estimated number of stars in our galaxy?

• 100 billion

• 200 billion

• 500 billion

• 50 billion

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation?

• A type of cosmic ray

• A faint glow from the Big Bang

• A type of dark matter

• A form of dark energy

What phenomenon did astronauts report during the Gemini 7 mission?

• Seeing a UFO

• Experiencing space brain

• Hearing strange sounds

• Seeing unidentified lights

What is unique about the Moon's surface?

• It has a thick atmosphere

• It has water erosion

• Footprints last for millions of years

• It is slowly moving closer to Earth

What is the significance of Voyager 1?

• First satellite to orbit the Earth

• First spacecraft to land on Mars

• First probe to reach the Sun

• First man-made object to leave the solar system

What is the Hercules Corona Borealis Great Wall?

• A large asteroid belt

• A supermassive black hole

• A huge group of galaxies

• A cosmic void

What is unique about the exoplanet PSR J1719-1438b?

• It is almost entirely made of diamond

• It is made entirely of ice

• It has a breathable atmosphere

• It is the largest known exoplanet

What is the Andromeda galaxy doing in relation to the Milky Way?

• Approaching the Milky Way

• Orbiting the Milky Way

• Moving away from the Milky Way

• Colliding with the Milky Way

What feature on Saturn's moon Mimas resembles the Death Star?

• A large canyon

• A prominent crater

• A massive volcano

• A deep ocean