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Space is big, we know. But the most remarkable thing about what’s out there, beyond the atmosphere, is how little we know about it.

The truth is, we’ve barely scratched the surface of our universe. It’s been estimated that we’ve discovered only 5% of it, while the remaining 95% is still a mystery — an unknown, unexplored, vast field of space facts left in the dark. Sure, we have our satellites, our astronauts, our telescopes, and loaded people already planning a vacation on the Moon. But what about the rest of us common folks with no skills or equipment to join the cause and get out there ourselves? How can we take a peek into the cosmos?

Simple. We stay lazy and let the astronomy experts do the hard work and throw us all the space trivia they find out over the years. Meanwhile, Bored Panda is here to fill in some gaps you may have and give you a taste of fun facts about space and the weird, wonderful things that happen when you leave Earth behind.

If you’re up for something different, take a look at these space trivia questions. For each one, you’ll find the answer in the comment section below. Think of this as a space quiz — you know, to see how many things you knew before getting the answer.

#1

Name the spacecraft that carried the first astronauts to the Moon.

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#3

When did the US first set foot on the Moon?

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#4

A hexagonal-shaped storm can be found on which planet?

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#5

What is the solar system’s first planet from the Sun?

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#7

How many of our solar system’s planets are formed of gas?

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#8

Who was the first person to travel into space?

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#9

What is the most common type of star found in the Milky Way?

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#10

One of the most well-known constellations is Orion. What did it get its name from?

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#11

How many volcanoes do you think there are on Venus’s surface?

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#12

Physical space is frequently conceived in how many linear dimensions?

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#13

Which stars in the universe have a rotational speed of 600 times per second?

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#14

In which year did the US government propose new guidelines for space tourism?

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#15

Which of the Moon’s prints will last for 100 million years?

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#16

The word ‘astrophysics’ comes from a combination of Greek words. Are you aware of which of these bodies ‘Astro’ refers to?

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#17

Which is the second smallest planet within our solar system?

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#20

In what year did Pluto become reclassified as a dwarf planet?

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#21

Where can the biosphere be found?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: The lower part of the atmosphere, all of the hydrosphere, and the upper part of the lithosphere.

#22

What phenomena keeps the planets in steady orbit around the Sun?

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#24

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

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#25

Who was the first woman to travel into space?

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#26

What color is the Sun?

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Answer: The Sun appears white to the eye, but it is a mixture of all colors.

#27

What elements is the Sun composed of?

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Answer: Primarily hydrogen and helium, with some other trace elements.

#28

Which celestial body within the solar system has the most mass?

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#29

What is space junk?

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Answer: Any human-made object stuck orbiting Earth.

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#32

What is the third brightest celestial object in our sky?

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#33

How does a meteor become a meteorite?

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#34

What does NASA stand for?

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Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

#35

How old is the universe?

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#36

Imagine we’ve arrived at the next planet, Venus. In visible light, we can’t view the surface of Venus from space. Why?

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Answer: Venus is covered with a thick layer of clouds.

#38

Why did NASA invest millions of dollars in inventing a pen that could be used in space?

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#39

In the Andromeda Galaxy, how many stars are there?

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#40

What is an Emission nebula?

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Answer: Emission nebula are clouds of ionized gas that as the name says, emit their own light at optical wavelength.

#41

What is the Earth’s size in miles?

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#42

What percentage of our solar system’s mass is made up of planets?

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#43

What was the name of the first NASA mission?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pioneer 1, unless you mean manned mission, in which case it's Freedom 7.

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#44

This planet, also known as the “morning star” and the “evening star,” has long inspired poets. What planet is it?

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#45

What is the name of the planet that is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet?

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#46

What is the proper name of rocket science?

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#47

What is the name of the planet that is nearest to the Sun?

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#48

Which is the smallest planet within our solar system?

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#50

Which planet is larger, Neptune or Saturn?

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#51

What protects Earth from meteoroids and radiation from the Sun?

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#52

How many of our planets can be seen without a telescope?

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Answer: 5 — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

#53

Phobos and Deimos are the Moons of which planet?

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#57

Which is the oldest planet in our solar system?

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#58

Which is the densest planet in our solar system?

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#59

Which planets have rings around them?

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Answer: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

#61

What are the names of Jupiter’s four largest Moons?

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#62

Which planet spins backward relative to the others?

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#63

Which are the four “gas giant” planets?

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#64

Which are the four “terrestrial” planets?

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#65

Why does Mercury have craters?

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Answer: Its atmosphere is too thin to burn up meteoroids.

#66

Which star is the center of our solar system?

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#68

How long does it take the Sun’s rays to reach Earth?

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#69

When did the solar system form?

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#70

If you weighed 200 pounds on Earth, how much would you weigh on Mars?

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#71

What causes high and low tides?

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#72

How long does a solar eclipse last?

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#73

Name the three most famous asteroids.

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#74

What do you call a large number of meteoroids occurring at the same time and place?

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#75

How many Earths could fit inside the Sun?

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#77

Where can you go to see projections of the night sky?

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#78

What is the Sun’s outermost atmosphere called?

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#79

How is the distance between the Sun and Earth measured?

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#80

How long does it take the Moon to pass through all its phases?

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#81

What do scientists call the disk that encircles a back hole?

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#82

How long does it take the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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#83

Who was the third astronaut to walk on the Moon?

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#84

Which astronaut is famous for having written his daughter’s initials on the Moon?

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#85

What are the storms produced by the Sun called?

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#86

Which constellation contains the stars Castor and Pollux?

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#87

What is the study of the stars, planets, and galaxies?

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#88

Which constellation is shaped like a winged horse?

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#90

What do you call the path traveled by a celestial body in space?

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#91

What do scientists call a massive release of plasma from the Sun?

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#92

What is the unit of measurement used to describe the expansion of the universe?

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#93

Which are the most common types of galaxies in the universe?

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#94

How much of the universe is composed of dark matter?

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#95

What are the largest stars in the universe?

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#96

What has an incredibly strong gravitational pull that light can’t even escape?

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#97

Some astrophysicists research the brightness of stars. What other words do you think you could use to describe luminosity?

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#98

Which planet is referred to as “The Red Planet”?

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#99

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

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#103

What is the maximum temperature that Venus’ surface can reach in degrees Fahrenheit?

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#105

What is the meaning of antimatter?

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Answer: Molecules formed by atoms consisting of antiprotons, antineutrons, and positrons.

#106

When will the next sight of Halley’s Comet be?

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Answer: It will return in 2061 on its regular 76-year journey around the Sun.

#107

What is the name of Jupiter’s largest Moon?

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#108

What is the best estimate of the Earth’s age?

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#109

What planet is Uranus?

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#111

What year did the Space Age start?

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Answer: The space age began on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.

#113

In which year did the first woman enter space?

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#115

What is NASA’s most famous space telescope’s name?

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#116

Space near gravitational fields deviates from Euclidean space according to which theory?

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Answer: Albert Einstein theory of general relativity.

#117

How much of the mass of the Sun is taken up by the rest of the Solar System?

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#118

Which planet has a jewel atmosphere?

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#119

What is the name of the suborbital vehicle created by XCOR Aerospace?

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Answer: Developed a suborbital vehicle called Lynx.

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#120

What is the weight of a spacesuit that takes 45 minutes to put on without the astronaut?

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Answer: A space suit weighs approximately 280 pounds.

#121

What planet in our solar system is the densest and has only one satellite?

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#122

What color would the sky be if you were standing on the Moon with the Sun shining upon you?

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#123

What is the frequency of a lunar eclipse?

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#124

Uranus has only been visited by what spacecraft?

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#125

There have been more missions to this planet versus any other planet.

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#128

Which are the five most recognized dwarf planets?

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#131

What causes a solar eclipse?

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Answer: The Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.

#133

What is a comet made of?

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#134

Asteroids are also referred to as what?

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#135

What are the explosions of energy released by the Sun’s magnetic fields called?

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#136

Where is the Asteroid Belt located?

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#137

Why isn’t it possible to walk on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune?

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#138

Who described Saturn’s rings as the “ears of a teacup?”

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#140

What do you call a large group of stars, dust, and gas?

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#141

Which constellation represents a hunter and weapons?

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#142

Which astrological sign becomes visible starting January 21st?

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#143

What is the polarity reversal of the Sun?

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#144

Vesta is which type of celestial body?

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#145

What is a highly magnetized rotating neutron star?

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#147

Where is the coldest place in the universe?

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#148

How many Moons are currently in our solar system?

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#149

What is the distance between Venus and Earth?

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#150

What is the Moon’s surface like?

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Answer: Dead volcanoes, impact craters, and lava flows.

#151

Who was the first to discover the rules of planetary motion?

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#152

How long did the shortest space flight last?

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#153

What is the name for a comet’s appearance?

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#154

Which planet has a Moon that is two-toned?

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