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Astronomy trivia

Planets, moons, stars, and the missions that went to see them. Astronomy questions cover the solar system and the universe beyond it.

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  • The solar system
  • Stars and galaxies
  • Space missions
  • Astronauts
  • Telescopes and discoveries

10 Astronomy questions to try

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  1. What is a recognized pattern of stars in the night sky called?

    Question 1 of 10, easy

  2. Which planet is most famous for its spectacular rings?

    Question 2 of 10, easy

  3. What was the name of the first artificial satellite, launched in 1957?

    Question 3 of 10, easy

  4. What happens during a lunar eclipse?

    Question 4 of 10, easy

  5. Charon is the largest moon of which dwarf planet?

    Question 5 of 10, medium

  6. What is a star's "Goldilocks zone"?

    Question 6 of 10, medium

  7. What is the name of the SpaceX capsule that carries astronauts?

    Question 7 of 10, medium

  8. What are the four inner planets made mostly of?

    Question 8 of 10, medium

  9. Who became the first Indian citizen in space, in 1984?

    Question 9 of 10, hard

  10. The first image of a black hole, released in 2019, showed one at the center of which galaxy?

    Question 10 of 10, hard

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