Astronomy

Question 1

What is a satelite and the different types?

Answer 1

• Satelite: anything that orbits a planet
• Can be natural (moon) or artificial (man-made satelite)

Question 2

What path do the planets in our solar system orbit the sun?

Answer 2

• Planets follow an elliptical orbit (not a perfect circle)

Question 3

Asteroids vs comets

Answer 3

• Asteroids: made of rock and metal. Orbit in the asteroid belt (between Mars and Jupiter)
• Comets: made of ice and dust. Have a much more elliptical orbit and stay on the outskirts of the solar system

Question 4

What is a galaxy?

Answer 4

• A collection of billions of stars, most of which have their own solar systems

Question 5

What is the universe?

Answer 5

• A collection of trillions of different galaxies
• Mostly empty space