Instructions
Answer the following questions about space and the universe. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. What planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?
2. Which star is at the center of our solar system?
3. True or False: Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
True
False
4. What is the largest moon in our solar system? (Hint: It orbits Jupiter)
5. Write a short explanation of what a black hole is.
6. What is the term for a star that has exploded and has much greater brightness than a normal star?
7. If you could visit any planet or place in our universe, where would it be and why? Write a short paragraph to explain.
8. What is the Hubble Space Telescope primarily used for?